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TOPIK 5adverb

가히

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가히 + noun + -(이)라 할 만하다 / -(이)라 할 수 있다

truly, indeed (it can fairly be said)

Example

그의 연주는 가히 최고라고 할 만했어요.

His performance could truly be called the best.

Word parts

가 can, worthy

'Can, worthy' plus the adverb ending -히: 'it can truly be said'.

Good to know

Almost always followed by -라 할 만하다 or -라 할 수 있다.