poate
maybe, perhaps
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈpo̯a.te/
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Cultural Note
'Poate' as an adverb means 'maybe/perhaps,' but it's also the third person form of 'a putea' (can): 'el poate' (he can). Context distinguishes the two uses. 'Poate că' is the fuller form meaning 'maybe that.'
📝 Example Sentences
Poate vine și el.
Maybe he'll come too.
Poate ai dreptate.
Perhaps you're right.
Poate mâine o să fie mai bine.
Maybe tomorrow it will be better.