Meaning
well, who knows
- used to express doubt, skepticism, indifference, or uncertainty
In a sentence
Pensi che verrà domani? – Mah, non saprei.
Do you think he'll come tomorrow? – Hmm, I wouldn't know.
Mah, a me questo piano non sembra una buona idea.
Well, this plan doesn't seem like a good idea to me.
Funzionerà davvero? – Mah, speriamo!
Will it really work? – Well, let's hope so!
Usage notes
- Informal: very common in speech to express doubt or mild skepticism.
- Often accompanied by a shrug of the shoulders.
- Distinct from 'ma' (but), though pronounced identically.