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だが、確かに

but certainly

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but certainly だが introduces a contrast, while 確かに adds emphasis, meaning “certainly” or “indeed.”
JA: この方法は難しい。だが、確かに効果がある。
EN: This method is difficult. But it certainly works.

確かあの道だが、確かに正しい。

I’m pretty sure it’s that road, and I’m certain that’s correct.

確かあの人だが、確かに優しい。

I'm pretty sure it's that person, and they really are kind.

確かこの角だが、確かに曲がった。

I’m pretty sure it was this corner, but I definitely turned.

確か明日だが、確かに約束した。

I believe it’s tomorrow, but I definitely promised.

確かあの映画だが、確かに泣いた。

I believe it was that movie, but I definitely cried.

確かこの店だが、確かにおいしい。

I’m pretty sure this is the place—and it really is delicious.

確か去年だが、確かに楽しかった。

I think it was last year, but it was definitely fun.

確かあの本だが、確かに面白い。

I believe it’s that book, but it certainly is interesting.

確かこの辺だが、確かに遠い。

I’m pretty sure it’s around here, but it’s definitely a long way off.