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eventuell

possibly

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eventuell

possibly

Expresses that something could happen possibly or under certain circumstances; a synonym for 'vielleicht' (maybe) or 'möglicherweise' (possibly).

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Ich komme heute Abend eventuell etwas später, weil ich noch arbeiten muss.

I may come a bit later this evening because I still have to work.

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eventuell vs vielleicht

maybe

'vielleicht' and 'eventuell' both express that something is possible but not certain. In many sentences, you can use the two words in a similar way. 'vielleicht' sounds very natural in everyday speech and fits almost any situation. 'eventuell' sounds somewhat more factual and is often used when something depends on certain circumstances, for example with appointments, plans, or decisions. For polite requests or exclamations, 'vielleicht' is more suitable, not 'eventuell'.

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eventuell

Ich komme eventuell später, wenn der Zug Verspätung hat.

I may arrive later if the train is delayed.

vielleicht

Vielleicht können wir den Termin auf morgen verschieben.

Maybe we can move the appointment to tomorrow.

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