Kilo Lingo

/kiˈθas/

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Translation

perhaps, maybe

Word origin

A variant of quiza with an added -s, from an older qui sab(e), 'who knows', from Latin quis sapit. It means 'perhaps, maybe'.

Origin
Latin
Root
quis sapit

Examples

, .

Perhaps you are right, I do not know.

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Maybe she will come tomorrow if she can.

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Perhaps it is the best option we have.

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Perhaps we should call the doctor this afternoon.

España.

Maybe one day I will live in Spain again.

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This word is part of lesson 6.