(으)ㄴ/는 모양이다

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Guess a situation after observation

It seems, I guess

Used to infer or guess a situation after observation.

Example

하늘을 보니 곧 비가 올 모양이에요.

Looking at the sky, it looks like it will rain soon.
전화를 안 받는 걸 보니 집에 아무도 없는 모양이에요.

It seems that no one is at home because they don't answer the phone.

Often used with ~(으)ㄴ/는 걸 보니까 earlier in the sentence and gives the reason for the inference or guess.
Not used for talking about yourself (you can't infer/guess about yourself).
Not for subjective thoughts (use 는/(으)ㄴ/(으)ㄹ 것 같다 instead).

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