Translation of Polish word "chyba" to English
chyba
/fɨba/
Meaning
AdverbParticle / adverb expressing probability or uncertainty, meaning 'probably / perhaps / maybe / I suppose'.
How to use
The particle 'chyba' means 'probably / likely' (e.g., 'Chyba przyjdę' — I'll probably come). A common point of confusion for Slavic learners: in Polish, it indicates probability, whereas in Russian or Ukrainian, the cognate 'хиба' / 'хиба що' means 'unless' or expresses doubt. In Polish, to say 'unless', you use 'chyba że'.
🇬🇧 English
probably / perhaps / maybe
Structure Guide
Polish Word: chyba
Translation: probably / perhaps / maybe
Example Sentences
Chyba zapomniałem kluczy
I probably forgot my keys
Nie możesz wyjść, dopóki nie przestanie padać.
You can't go out until it stops raining.
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Common phrases
- chyba tak— probably yes
- chyba nie— probably not
- chyba że— unless / except if
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The Polish word "chyba" means "probably / perhaps / maybe" in English.
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