möglicherweise

Based on: möglich, weise
Goethe B1 Adverb
1.

perhaps, maybe

Opposite: bestimmt
("vielleicht" is more common in daily life)
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Examples
  • Bauchschmerzen?! Möglicherweise hast du zuviel gegessen.
  • Tummy ache? Perhaps you've eaten too much.
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Word of the Day – “möglich”

A fun look at why "möglich" is the German word for "possible" and what that has to do with the modal verb "mögen". Also, unfunny jokes.

Vocab: möglich, mögen, unmöglich, die Möglichkeit, möglicherweise, möglichst

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How many meanings does the German word 'möglicherweise' have?

möglicherweise has 1 distinct meaning: 1. perhaps, maybe.

What is 'möglicherweise' related to?

The word 'möglicherweise' is related to möglich and weise.

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Word of the Day – “möglich”
A fun look at why "möglich" is the German word for "possible" and what that has to do with the modal verb "mögen". Also, unfunny jokes.
Vocab: möglich, mögen, unmöglich, die Möglichkeit, möglicherweise, möglichst
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