Polish · Greetings & Phrases

może

maybe / perhaps

Beginneradverb

Definition

Expresses uncertainty or a possibility.

Example

Może przyjdę jutro.

Maybe I will come tomorrow.

Etymology

'Może' translates to 'maybe' or 'perhaps' and comes from the Old Polish term related to possibility. It indicates uncertainty or potentiality in statements.

How & Where It’s Used

'Może' is predominantly used in spoken language in informal contexts, allowing for casual expressions of uncertainty in conversation.

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