Korean phrase
확신은 없지만 ~예요. hwak ssi neun eop jji man ~ ye yo
Meaning
I'm not sure, but it's ___
When to use it
It shows uncertainty about a possible explanation. It is a polite, cautious way to offer a cause or explanation without stating it as certain.
Example dialogue
왜 오늘 못 왔어요? wae o neul mot wa sseo yo
Why couldn't you come today?
글쎄, 확신은 없지만 차가 고장난 거예요. keul sse hwak ssi neun eop jji man cha ga ko jang nan keo ye yo
Well, I'm not sure, but the car seems to have broken down.