V-는 듯하다
Use V-는 듯하다 / V-(으)ㄴ 듯하다 to express an impression, appearance, or something that seems true based on what the speaker observes. It is softer than stating a fact directly, so it is useful when you want to suggest a feeling or interpretation without full certainty. Example: "그는 이미 결심한 듯했다." This pattern is reusable in description and narration when you want to convey an observed impression.
그는 이미 결심한 듯했다.
He seemed to have already made up his mind.
