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mal sehen

we'll see; let's see

adverb mahl ZAY-en Rare
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Usage Note

mal sehen is a very common conversational phrase used to defer a decision or express uncertainty about a future outcome. The particle mal gives it a casual, wait-and-see tone.

Examples

"Mal sehen, ob das klappt."

Natural Translation

We'll see if it works out.

Literal Translation

Once see, if that works.

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