có lẽ

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. perhaps

   adverb

   perhaps, maybe, probably

   A gentle guess, usually at the start. It also softens bad news: Có lẽ mai em không đi được.

   • Có lẽ chị ấy không biết.

     Perhaps she doesn't know.

   • Saigon

     Có lẽ vậy.

     Hà Nội

     Có lẽ thế.

     Perhaps so.

   Grammar: Perhaps: có lẽ