voraussichtlich
expected · likely · presumably
Etwas wird sehr wahrscheinlich passieren, aber es ist noch nicht ganz sicher.
The German word "voraussichtlich" is an adjective/adverb meaning "expected", "anticipated", or "probably". It is made from "vor" (before/ahead) and "aussichtlich", related to "aussichtlich" meaning "likely" or "apparent".
Similar words:
- wahrscheinlich (probably)
- erwartet (expected)
- mutmaßlich (presumed)
Difference:
- Voraussichtlich implies an informed prediction based on current knowledge.
- Wahrscheinlich focuses on likelihood but can be less formal.
- Erwartet is more about anticipation or scheduled expectation.
- Mutmaßlich has a stronger connotation of speculation or assumption.
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Examples
Der Termin wird voraussichtlich nächste Woche stattfinden.adverb
The appointment is expected to take place next week.
Voraussichtlich kommt der Zug um 15 Uhr an.adverb
The train is likely to arrive at 3 pm.
Die Veranstaltung beginnt voraussichtlich um 18 Uhr.adverb
The event will presumably start at 6 p.m.
Mein Zug kommt voraussichtlich um zehn an.adverb
My train is expected to arrive at ten.
Unser Treffen beginnt voraussichtlich um 15:00.adverb
Our meeting is expected to start at 3:00 PM.
Die Bauarbeiten dauern voraussichtlich mehrere Monate.adverb
The construction work will presumably last several months.
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