Imperfective: может быть (mózhet bȳt')
English Meaning: perhaps, maybe

Example Sentences:

Извините, я плохо себя чувствую. Может быть в другой раз!
izviníte, ya plókho sebyá chústvuyu. mózhet bȳt' v drugóĭ raz!
Sorry, I don't feel well. Maybe another time!
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Переезд может быть довольно тяжёлым делом.
pereézd mózhet bȳt' dovól'no tyazhyólȳm délom.
Moving can be quite a stressful affair.
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Related Words:

мочь   (Perfective: смочь)

moch'

can, to be able, may

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быть

bȳt'

to be, to happen

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