magari — meaning in English
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English meaning
- maybe adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
Senses
magari is used for these senses in English:
- God willing (often, as disjunct) Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).
- I wish (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true
- as if (idiomatic) Indicates that the speaker deems something highly unlikely.
- if only (idiomatic) I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.
- maybe (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).
maybe — full definition
- adv Perhaps; possibly, but not certainly.
- noun An uncertain or noncommittal answer.