varbūt
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Latvian
Etymology
From var (“can, may”) + būt (“to be”).
Pronunciation
Particle
varbūt
- Used to express possibility, probability; perhaps, maybe, possibly
- viņš varbūt nekur nebrauks ― maybe he will not go anywhere
- varbūt viss vēl būs labi ― maybe everything will still be OK
- Used to make a question or admirative exclamation weaker, less categoric; maybe, perhaps
- varbūt jūs novilktu mēteli? ― maybe you would take off (your) coat?
- atnāciet varbūt ap pulksten pieciem! ― come perhaps around five o'clock!