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A formal word meaning 'possible' or 'potentially occurring'. It is used to refer to something that could happen or be present under certain circumstances.
Bitte informieren Sie uns über etwaige Änderungen Ihrer Kontaktdaten.
Please inform us of any possible changes to your contact details.
'Etwaig' (possible) is a formal word and is used mainly in written language. It is often found in official documents, business letters, or legal notices.
Für etwaige Schäden am Gerät übernehmen wir keine Haftung.
We accept no liability for any possible damage to the device.
This adjective is used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive use). Using it on its own after a verb like 'sein' (to be) is extremely rare and sounds unnatural.
Der Techniker wird sich um etwaige Probleme kümmern.
The technician will take care of any possible problems.
Because it is formal, 'etwaig' (possible) is often combined with abstract nouns. Typical examples are: etwaige Kosten (any possible costs), etwaige Fragen (any possible questions), etwaige Risiken (any possible risks), or etwaige Ansprüche (any possible claims).
Bitte teilen Sie uns etwaige Terminwünsche bis Freitag mit.
Please let us know any possible scheduling preferences by Friday.
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Möglich and etwaig both refer to something that may happen or be present. Möglich is the normal, versatile word; etwaig is much more formal and is used mainly before a noun for a possible contingency. In everyday speech, möglich is usually the better choice.
Bitte melden Sie etwaige Verspätungen sofort dem Büro.
Please report any possible delays to the office immediately.
Eine Verspätung ist heute möglich.
A delay is possible today.
