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пожа́луй

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1.
perhaps, probably, I suppose, I think
Он, пожа́луй, не придёт.
He probably won't come.
Used parenthetically, set off by commas, to soften a statement.
2.
arguably
Э́то, пожа́луй, лу́чший фильм го́да.
This is arguably the best film of the year.
Typically before a superlative or a sweeping claim.
3.
all right then, if you like, I don't mind
— Вы́пьешь чаю? — Пожа́луй.
"Would you like some tea?" "All right then."
As a one-word reply, expressing mild consent.

Examples

Пожалуй, бы́ло бы лу́чше, если бы ты ушёл.
Perhaps you'd better leave.
Я, пожалуй, вы́пил бы ещё ко́фе.
I think I'd like some more coffee.
Э́то поли́ция, пожалуй, нам лу́чше убра́ться с их пути́.
It's the police, perhaps we should get out of their way.
Пожалуй, три са́мых популя́рных вку́са моро́женого - ванильный, шокола́дный и клубни́чный.
Perhaps the three most popular ice cream flavors are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
Нет, пожалуй нет.
No, I suppose not.
По англи́йскому он, пожалуй, ху́же всех в кла́ссе.
He is rather behind the rest of his class in English.
Я сего́дня, пожалуй, рано ля́гу.
I think I'll have an early night tonight.
Я, пожалуй, пойду́ поговорю́ с ним.
I think I'll go talk to him.

Word familyпожа́луйPRO

пожа́луйperhaps; arguably; all right then
other
пожа́луйстаplease; you are welcome; here you go
other

Related words

Synonyms

небо́сьprobably; don't worry

See also

возмо́жноpossibly; it is possible
наве́рноеprobably
пожа́ловатьto come; to grant
жа́ловатьto grant; to like; to come (as a guest)

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