Vokabahn

wohl

Vokabahn
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Adverb

wohl

possibly, probably; as I was told (modal particle expressing an assumption, often like English must + infinitive, or (US) guess + clause)

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Meanings

Adverb
  1. possibly, probably; as I was told (modal particle expressing an assumption, often like English must + infinitive, or (US) guess + clause)
  2. of course, indeed (modal particle adding stress to the statement to contradict a preceding one, often like English do + infinitive)
  3. actually, somehow, quite (modal particle making the statement weaker or expressing a concession)
  4. well, very well

In a sentence

Sind Sie glücklich?“— „Ja, das bin ich wohl.“

"Are you happy?" "Yes, I suppose I am."