German word

eventuell

Pronunciation

IPA/evɛntuˈɛl/

Meaning

  • adverbmaybe

Example

Wir gehen eventuell später essen.

Maybe we'll go out to eat later.

Illustration for eventuell (maybe)

More examples

Ich komme eventuell später.

I may come later.

Core concept

A plan has an open branch that happens only if circumstances make it possible, or becomes relevant if needed.

Common phrases

  • eventuell später

    maybe later

  • eventuell morgen

    maybe tomorrow

  • eventuell nicht teilnehmen

    maybe not participate

Similar words

vielleicht: A common conversational way to express a slight possibility.
möglicherweise: A formal expression of the possibility that something is true or may happen.
unter Umständen: Indicating that something could occur depending on the situation.

Definition in German

Unter bestimmten Bedingungen möglich; nicht sicher; vielleicht.

Word origin

German eventuell comes from French éventuel, based on Latin eventus, meaning an occurrence or outcome.

Usage tips

  • German eventuell usually means 'possibly' or 'if necessary', not English 'eventual', which means happening at a later time.

Other meanings

  • if necessaryadverb

Opposites

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