Translation of German word "vielleicht" to English
vielleicht
/fiːˈmaɪ̯ç/
Meaning
VerbPerhaps, possibly.
How to use
vielleicht ('perhaps / maybe / possibly') is an adverb (not a verb). Vielleicht klappt es — Maybe it will work. Das ist vielleicht ein Unsinn! — That is really nonsense! (emphatic).
🇬🇧 English
maybe
Example
Vielleicht komme ich morgen.
Maybe I'll come tomorrow.
Er wird vielleicht kommen.
He might come.
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Common phrases
- vielleicht morgen— maybe tomorrow
- vielleicht später— maybe later
- vielleicht hast du recht— maybe you're right
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What is the definition of the German word "vielleicht"?▼
The German word "vielleicht" is defined as: "Perhaps, possibly."
What does the German word "vielleicht" mean?▼
The German word "vielleicht" means "maybe" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vielleicht komme ich morgen." (which translates as "Maybe I'll come tomorrow.").
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