No. 81 in Malay

mungkin

"Perhaps" or "maybe."

In a sentence

Saya mungkin akan pergi ke pasar esok pagi.
I might go to the market tomorrow morning.
Indicating possibility or uncertainty about the action of going to the market.
Dia mungkin sakit kerana tidak menghadiri kelas hari ini.
He might be sick because he didn't attend class today.
Speculating or suggesting a reason or cause based on someone's behavior.
Mungkin kita perlu memikirkan rancangan lain.
Perhaps we need to consider another plan.
Proposing or suggesting an alternative course of action.

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