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"Sure (certain)" in Korean: 확실하다
확실하다hwaksilhada
Sure (certain) in Korean is 확실하다 (hwaksilhada). 확실하다 describes certainty; 확신하다 is the active verb be convinced of something.
Sure (certain): an everyday statement
이 정보는 확실해요.i jeongboneun hwaksilhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 확실하다
Say it
hwaksilhada
/hwak̚s͈ilhata/
Read 확실하다 as hwaksilhada. The spoken form 확실해요 is hwaksilhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Sure (certain)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 확실하다hwaksilhada | Sure (certain) Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 확실해요hwaksilhaeyo | Sure (certain) (polite present) Use 확실해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 확실해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 확실했어요hwaksilhaesseoyo | Sure (certain) (polite past) Use 확실했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 확실했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 확실하다 in real life
- 1Sure (certain): an everyday statement
이 정보는 확실해요.
i jeongboneun hwaksilhaeyo.
This information is certain.
확실해요 is the present form of 확실하다.
- 2Sure (certain): a different situation
그때는 답이 확실했어요.
geuttaeneun dabi hwaksilhaesseoyo.
The answer was certain then.
확실했어요 is the past form of 확실하다.
- 3Sure (certain): a question or request
정말 확실해요?
jeongmal hwaksilhaeyo?
Are you really sure?
확실해요 is the present form of 확실하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 확실하다
Incorrect: 확실하다.
Correct: 확실해요.
When practicing sure (certain), 확실하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 확실해요.
Incorrect: 어제 확실해요.
Correct: 어제 확실했어요.
When practicing sure (certain), for a completed event yesterday, use 확실했어요; the present form 확실해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
확실하다 describes certainty; 확신하다 is the active verb be convinced of something. 확실해요 is the polite conversational form of 확실하다; 확실했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 확실하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 정보는 확실해요.
i jeongboneun hwaksilhaeyo.
This information is certain.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그때는 답이 확실했어요.
geuttaeneun dabi hwaksilhaesseoyo.
The answer was certain then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sure (certain)" in Korean
How do I use 확실하다 in polite speech?
확실해요 is the polite conversational form of 확실하다; 확실했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 확실하다 in a past-tense sentence?
확실했어요 is the polite past form. 확실하다 describes certainty; 확신하다 is the active verb be convinced of something.
What does 확실해요 mean here?
확실해요 is used for sure (certain). For example, 이 정보는 확실해요. means “This information is certain.”
What should I remember about 확실하다?
확실하다 describes certainty; 확신하다 is the active verb be convinced of something.
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