있나 봐

seems to be there; apparently exists or is present

→ 있다

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seems to be there; apparently exists or is present A casual expression used when the speaker infers that someone or something exists or is present, often based on evidence such as sounds, signs, or circumstances. It can also mean that something apparently happens or occurs.

KO: 근처에 교관들이 있나 봐.

EN: It seems that there are instructors nearby.

위에 있나 봐

I guess it’s up there.

— 알.이.씨 (2007)

여기는 이런 일이 자주 있나 봐

I guess things like this happen here pretty often.

— 버닝 (2018)

소리 나는 게 있나 봐

I think something is making a noise.

— 이반의 어린 시절 (1962)