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English - German
Perhaps
pərˈ(h)æps
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
vielleicht, eventuell
Perhaps meanings in German
vielleicht
Example:
Perhaps we should go to the park today.
Vielleicht sollten wir heute in den Park gehen.
It will perhaps rain later.
Es wird vielleicht später regnen.
Usage: informalContext: General conversations, making suggestions or expressing uncertainty
Note: Vielleicht is the common translation of 'perhaps' in everyday German.
eventuell
Example:
Perhaps he will come to the party.
Eventuell wird er zur Party kommen.
There is perhaps a chance for success.
Es besteht eventuell eine Chance auf Erfolg.
Usage: formalContext: Formal writing, expressing possibility or likelihood
Note: Eventuell is a slightly more formal synonym for 'perhaps' in German.
Perhaps's synonyms
potentially
Potentially means that something is capable of happening or being true.
Example: There is potentially a solution to this problem.
Note: Potentially implies a higher degree of likelihood compared to perhaps.
Perhaps expressions, common phrases
Maybe
Used to express uncertainty or possibility.
Example: Maybe we should go to the movies tonight.
Note: Synonymous with 'perhaps'; often used interchangeably.
Possibly
Indicating something is within the realm of possibility.
Example: It's possibly going to rain later.
Note: Slightly more formal than 'perhaps' and conveys a stronger sense of likelihood.
Could be
Suggesting a potential outcome or course of action.
Example: It could be a good idea to start early tomorrow.
Note: More specific in proposing a potential situation or action.
It may be the case
Indicating a possibility or likelihood of a situation.
Example: It may be the case that she forgot to call.
Note: Formal and often used in more complex or nuanced situations.
In all likelihood
Expressing a high probability or strong possibility.
Example: In all likelihood, they won't arrive on time.
Note: Conveys a greater sense of certainty compared to 'perhaps'.
Conceivably
Suggesting a situation that is possible to imagine or consider.
Example: Conceivably, we could finish the project by next week.
Note: Emphasizes the idea of something being conceivable or imaginable.
It's possible
Acknowledging the potential for something to occur.
Example: It's possible that he already knows about the plan.
Note: Directly states the likelihood of a situation without much uncertainty.
Likely
Expressing a high probability or strong expectation.
Example: It's likely that they will choose the red option.
Note: More confident in predicting an outcome compared to 'perhaps'.
Perhaps everyday (slang) expressions
Maybe so
It is a casual way of expressing uncertainty or agreement. It is often used in a non-committal manner.
Example: I think we should go to the park today. Maybe so.
Note: It is more informal than 'perhaps' and tends to be used in a more colloquial setting.
Might as well
This phrase implies that since there are no strong reasons not to do something, one might as well go ahead and do it.
Example: Shall we see a movie tonight? Might as well.
Note: It is more assertive and decisive than 'perhaps'.
I guess
This expresses uncertainty or likelihood without a strong commitment.
Example: Should we grab dinner at that new place? I guess so.
Note: It is less definitive and more casual than 'perhaps'.
Possibly so
This indicates a chance or likelihood of something happening, without a strong statement of certainty.
Example: Do you think she will come? Possibly so.
Note: It carries a similar meaning to 'perhaps', but is slightly more informal and less commonly used.
Seems like it
This suggests a high probability or likelihood of something being true or happening.
Example: Are we meeting at 3 pm? Seems like it.
Note: It is more indicative of confidence compared to 'perhaps'.
Chances are
This implies that there is a probability or likelihood of something happening.
Example: Will they win the match? Chances are.
Note: It is more definitive than 'perhaps' and indicates a higher level of likelihood.
It could go either way
This suggests that the outcome or decision is uncertain and could have different results.
Example: Do you think he'll like the gift? It could go either way.
Note: It emphasizes the uncertainty more strongly than 'perhaps' does.
Perhaps - Examples
Perhaps we should wait a little longer before making a decision.
Vielleicht sollten wir ein wenig länger warten, bevor wir eine Entscheidung treffen.
She will perhaps come to the party, but she hasn't decided yet.
Sie wird vielleicht zur Party kommen, aber sie hat sich noch nicht entschieden.
Perhaps it would be better to take a different route.
Vielleicht wäre es besser, einen anderen Weg zu nehmen.
Perhaps grammar
Perhaps - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: perhaps
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): perhaps
Syllables, Separation and Stress
perhaps Contains 2 syllables: per • haps
Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈhaps
per haps , pər ˈhaps (The red syllable is stressed)
Perhaps - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
perhaps: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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