Certainty Signal
How sure is the speaker?
의미
A signal of certainty, probability, doubt, assumption, hearsay, inference, or confidence.
알아보는 방법
Look for words like certainly, probably, maybe, apparently.
예시
certainly|probably|maybe|apparently|surely
probably true|maybe later|apparently finished
She is probably at home.
Visual guide
claim: She is at home.
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certainty layer:
how sure is speaker?
maybe -> probably -> certainly
low mid high
Where can E07 live? adverb: probably particle: maybe modal verb: MOD + verb verb/mood: CERT-form same job: confidence
언어별 보기
모국어에서는
Certainty and doubt are expressed with adverbs, future/probability endings, and inference patterns.
아마 내일 올 거예요.
Probably tomorrow will come.
학습 언어에서는
English certainty is expressed with modals, adverbs, stance verbs, and intonation.
She must be at home.
must = strong inference/certainty
Learners often confuse epistemic must/may/might with obligation or permission meanings.
Same block, different coding
Both languages use this block strongly, but they signal it differently. Focus on form changes, not only meaning.