zapewne

Polish

Etymology

Univerbation of za +‎ pewne.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zaˈpɛv.nɛ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛvnɛ
  • Syllabification: za‧pew‧ne

Particle

zapewne

  1. (literary) arguably, belike, probably; presumption of the speaker that the judgment communicated in the sentence is true
  2. (literary) assuredly, doubtless, undoubtedly; citing an opinion with which the speaker basically agrees but with some reservations

Usage notes

Further reading

  • zapewne in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • zapewne in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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