No. 20 in Polish
może
"Może" means "maybe" or "can" depending on context.
In a sentence
Może pójdziemy na spacer?
Perhaps we will go for a walk?
The word 'może' is used to express a suggestion or possibility ('maybe' or 'perhaps').
On może znać odpowiedź.
He might know the answer.
Here, 'może' denotes speculation or assumption, implying possibility ('might' or 'may').
Czy ona może wejść?
May she come in?
In this context, 'może' is used to inquire permission or capability ('may').
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