Italian Word of the Day
forse
/FOR-se/ • adverb — 26th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: maybe; perhaps (expresses uncertainty or possibility)
Examples
- Forse arriverò più tardi.
(Maybe I'll arrive later.) - Forse è meglio aspettare un po'.
(Perhaps it's better to wait a bit.) - Non lo so, forse è vero.
(I don't know, maybe it's true.)
Synonyms
- magari
- può darsi
Use 'forse' to indicate doubt or possibility. It can appear at the start, middle, or end of a sentence (e.g., 'Forse sì' or 'Sarà forse vero'). 'Magari' often conveys a wish or stronger hope in addition to possibility, while 'può darsi' is a slightly more formal way to say 'it could be.'
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