misschien — meaning in English

English meaning

• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
• maybe adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
• perhaps adv Possibly; maybe.

Senses

misschien is used for these senses in English:

• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
• maybe (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

maybe — full definition

1. adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
2. noun An uncertain or noncommittal answer.

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