How to Say ‘You may have to wait’ in Traditional Chinese
可能要等
kě néng yào děng
[kuh-nung yaow děng]
Phrase Breakdown
可能
kě néng
[kuh-nung]
possibly; maybe
Shows uncertainty or possibility.
如果太晚取消，可能會收取費用。
If you cancel too late, there may be a fee charged.
要
yào
[yaow]
need to; should
Used to express what is needed or which action should be taken.
去車站要走幾號出口？
Which numbered exit do I need to take to go to the station area?
等
děng
[děng]
to wait
To stay in one place until a certain time or event.
我在等車。
I am waiting for the bus.
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