No. 457 in Polish

chyba

"Chyba" in Polish means "probably," "I guess," or "unless" depending on context.

In a sentence

Chyba pójdę do kina dzisiaj.
I will probably go to the cinema today.
Used to express uncertainty or probability.
To chyba nowe zmiany w rozkładzie jazdy.
These are probably new changes in the schedule.
Used to indicate a surmise or assumption about a situation.
Chyba nie myślisz, że tego nie zauważę!
You don't really think I wouldn't notice it, do you!
Used to stress disbelief or rhetorical questioning.

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