듯

듯

"듯" means "as if" or "seems like."

In this context, '듯' is used as a grammatical particle to indicate estimation or supposition, suggesting uncertainty about the event.

그가 온 것 같기도 하고 아닌 듯하기도 해.

It seems like he came, but also like he didn't.

Here, '듯' is used to make a comparison, indicating that the situation resembles the described action.

그녀는 아무 일 없는 듯 웃으며 말했다.

She spoke laughing as if nothing had happened.

In this instance, '듯' conveys a prediction or an inference based on the observed circumstances.

날씨가 곧 눈이 올 듯 흐려졌다.

The weather became overcast as if it would snow soon.