N1131/186

さぞ

さぞ + お忙しいでしょうさぞ + お困りのことでしょうさぞ + お美しいですねさぞ + おいしいでしょう

Meanings

  • You must be very ~
  • How … you must be
  • I dare to say you’re surely ~
  • I am sure (that) you must be very ~

About this pattern

Explanation

さぞ is used to express strong conjecture or empathy about someone’s situation, based on what you know or have heard. It conveys that you are certain, or at least strongly believe, that the listener is experiencing something to a noticeable degree. It carries a tone of respect and consideration, often when making polite compliments, condolences, or assumptions about another person’s feelings or state. It is more formal and assertive than simple だろう/でしょう statements and is commonly heard in writing, media, or polite conversation.

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Example sentences

さぞお疲れのことでしょう。

You must be tired, I’m sure.

さぞお忙しいことでしょう、今日は大変ですね。

You’re probably very忙しい today—this must be tough for you.

さぞ美しい景色だったろう。

The scenery must have been beautiful, I bet.

さぞお困りのことと存じます。

I assume you’re surely having trouble.