Swedish Word of the Day
kanske
/KANS-ke/ • adverb — 3rd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: maybe; perhaps (indicates possibility or uncertainty)
Examples
- Kanske går vi till parken senare.
(Maybe we'll go to the park later.) - Hon kanske kommer att stanna en vecka.
(She might stay for a week.) - Kanske är det bäst så.
(Maybe that's for the best.)
Synonyms
- möjligen
- eventuellt
Use 'kanske' to express that something is possible but not certain. It can start a sentence or come before/after the verb. It's a common, informal way to soften statements or suggestions (similar to 'maybe' or 'perhaps' in English).
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|---|---|---|
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| 2026-06-14 | ofta | often; frequently |
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