varbūt

Latvian

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

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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!