I might be late. - English example sentence

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Wezel August 19, 2017 August 19, 2017 at 11:23:46 AM UTC

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(checking a translation) Is it only used to speculate about the future, or can it be said when you’re already late as well?

AlanF_US January 1, 2018 January 1, 2018 at 2:12:17 PM UTC

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"I might be late" can be used to indicate either the future or the present:

"Please don't wait for me. I might be late." (future)

"I forgot to move my clock forward last night. That could explain why no one else is here. I might be late." (present)