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maybe

/ˈmeɪbi/ /ˈmeɪbiː/
adverb
  1. 1
    belki

    Used to say that something is possible but you are not sure.

    • Maybe it will rain later, so take an umbrella.
      Belki sonra yağmur yağar, şemsiyeni al.
    • Maybe they'll come tomorrow, but I'm not sure.
      Belki yarın gelirler ama emin değilim.
  2. 2
    belki de, acaba

    Used to make a suggestion in a polite or careful way.

    • Maybe you should see a doctor about that cough.
      Belki de o öksürük için bir doktora görünmelisin.
    • Maybe we could meet for coffee on Friday?
      Acaba cuma günü kahve içmek için buluşabilir miyiz?
  3. 3
    yaklaşık, aşağı yukarı

    Used when giving a number or amount that is not exact.

    • There were maybe fifty people at the party.
      Partide yaklaşık elli kişi vardı.
    • The walk to the lake takes maybe two hours.
      Göle yürüyüş aşağı yukarı iki saat sürüyor.
  4. 4
    olabilir, doğru olabilir ama

    Used to accept that something may be true before adding a different point.

    • 'It's too expensive.' 'Maybe, but it will last for years.'
      'Çok pahalı.' 'Olabilir ama yıllarca dayanır.'
    • Maybe she is clever, but she isn't very kind.
      Zeki olabilir ama pek iyi kalpli değil.

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maybe notmaybe somaybe latermaybe next timeor maybemaybe you shouldmaybe one daymaybe it's just me

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