과연 어디다

과연

What does 과연 mean?

과연 means "A feeling of ‘really?’ or ‘if that were so,’ expressing doubt or checking." in Korean.

Here ‘과연’ adds the feeling of wondering whether that is really so, rather than asking neutrally.

Used to cautiously consider whether a possibility or guess is correct.

니가 마피아였으면 과연 어디다 숨겼을까?

If you were the mafia, where would you have hidden it, I wonder?

Cautiously asking about someone’s possible action or guess.

Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.40 돈't Lie Ⅱ #1 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #1)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube

이 계획을 과연 오늘 안에 끝낼 수 있을까?
I wonder if we can really finish this plan today.
그 소문이 과연 사실인지 직접 확인해 봐야 해.
We need to check directly whether the rumor is really true.

What does this mean here?

과연

니가 마피아였으면 과연 어디다 숨겼을까?

If you were the mafia, where would you have hidden it, I wonder?

It clearly shows an attitude of believing something immediately without doubt.
It shows an attitude of hesitating quietly after listening to someone.
It is used when questioning or checking a possibility or result, as in ‘I wonder if that is really so.’
It shows an attitude of apologizing first to calm the atmosphere.

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It is used when questioning or checking a possibility or result, as in ‘I wonder if that is really so.’

‘과연’ adds doubt, expectation, or uncertainty, often in a question. It has a more probing nuance than simply ‘really’.

Every scene has the line, what it means right there, and a quick check — free, no account needed.