No. 100 in Swedish
kanske
"Maybe" or "perhaps."
In a sentence
Kanske kommer det att regna idag.
Perhaps it will rain today.
"Kanske" is used to express a possibility or uncertainty about the future event.
Vi kan kanske besöka museet efter lunch.
We might perhaps visit the museum after lunch.
"Kanske" indicates a possibility and is combined with a modal verb "kan" in this sentence.
Det är kanske inte den bästa idén.
It might not be the best idea.
"Kanske" is used to express a nuanced opinion or doubt about the statement.
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