/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
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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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