zapewne

Polish

Etymology

Univerbation of za +‎ pewne.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zaˈpɛv.nɛ/

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• 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

• Not to be confused with na pewno.

Further reading

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