varbūt

Latvian

Etymology

From var (“can, may”) +‎ būt (“to be”).

Particle

varbūt

  1. 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
  2. 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!

Synonyms

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