Vokabahn

eventuell

Vokabahn
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Adjective / Adverb

eventuell

Pronunciation: /e.vɛnˈtu̯ɛl/

potential, possible, contingent, liable

B1 rank #1,811

Meanings

Adjective
  1. potential, possible, contingent, liable
Adverb
  1. perhaps, possibly, potentially

Example sentence

Wir müssen auch eventuelle Verspätungen einplanen.

We also have to allow for possible delays.

Usage

  • eventuelle Änderungen — The adjective means possible, not eventual in the English sense.
  • eventuell / vielleicht — As an adverb, eventuell can mean perhaps.
Extra sentence

Bitte informieren Sie uns frühzeitig über eventuelle Änderungen.

Please let us know about any possible changes in good time.