Być może
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What it means
Literally “to be possible.” Means “maybe” or “perhaps” — one of the most common ways to express uncertainty or possibility in Polish.
Vocabulary
- być — to be
- może — maybe / perhaps / it may be
Grammar note
'Może' here is the 3rd person singular of 'móc' (to be able / may), functioning as an adverb of possibility.
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