eventuell
possibly · possible
Es drückt aus, dass etwas möglich ist, aber nicht sicher.
The German word "eventuell" is an adverb meaning "possibly" or "potentially". It indicates that something may happen but is not certain.
It is borrowed from Latin eventuālis ("happening", "depending on an event") and is not a compound word formed from German roots, so no internal parts to explain here.
Similar words:
- vielleicht (maybe)
- möglicherweise (possibly)
Difference:
- eventuell often implies a possibility with a slight uncertainty in future outcomes.
- vielleicht is more casual and common for everyday "maybe."
- möglicherweise is more formal and emphasizes possibility or likelihood.
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Examples
Wir könnten eventuell später kommen.adverb
We could possibly come later.
Eventuell findet das Konzert morgen statt.adverb
Possibly the concert will take place tomorrow.
Eventuell kommt er später zur Party.adverb
He might possibly come to the party later.
Manche Leute nehmen eventuell an der Reise teil.adverb
Some people might possibly take part in the trip.
Wir sollten vorher über eventuelle Schwierigkeiten sprechen.adverb
We should talk about possible difficulties beforehand.
Ihre Entscheidung war eventuell nicht die beste.adverb
Her decision was possibly not the best.
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