Danish Word of the Day
måske
/MÅS-ke/ • adverb — 12th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: maybe; perhaps — expresses possibility or uncertainty
Examples
- Måske kommer jeg i morgen.
(Maybe I'll come tomorrow.) - Måske er det en god idé.
(Maybe that's a good idea.) - Vi tager måske toget i stedet for bilen.
(We might take the train instead of the car.)
Synonyms
- muligvis
- eventuelt
Måske is a very common adverb used to indicate possibility or uncertainty. It can appear at the start of a sentence for emphasis ("Måske..."), or before/after the verb ("Jeg kommer måske"). It is neutral in tone and suitable for both spoken and written Danish.
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