"może być" meaning in Polish

See może być in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈmɔ.ʐɛ bɨt͡ɕ/
Etymology: Literally, “[it] may be”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|􂀿it􂁀 may be}} “[it] may be”, {{lit|􂀿it􂁀 may be}} Literally, “[it] may be” Head templates: {{head|pl|interjection|head=może być}} może być
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see może, być.
    Sense id: en-może_być-pl-intj-h~7aHqmQ
  2. (idiomatic) OK, that will do (expresses acceptance with a hint of reluctance or indifference) Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: niech będzie, no dobrze
    Sense id: en-może_być-pl-intj-OXCWTzIV

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