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ideally
Expresses what would or should happen under the best possible or perfect circumstances. It describes a desired or optimal state.
Idealerweise sollten wir vor dem Mittagessen mit der Arbeit fertig sein.
Ideally, we should be finished with the work before lunch.
The word is derived from the adjective 'ideal' (ideal). The ending '-erweise' is a typical way of forming adverbs from adjectives that describe a particular manner.
Normalerweise beginnt der Unterricht um 8 Uhr, aber heute fangen wir später an.
Normally, class begins at 8 o'clock, but today we are starting later.
When 'idealerweise' (ideally) stands at the beginning of the sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb follows directly afterward in position 2. The subject then comes in third place.
Idealerweise treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr vor dem Museum.
Ideally, we will meet at 10 o'clock in front of the museum.
'Idealerweise' (ideally) is often used with the Konjunktiv II. This emphasizes that the described situation is a wish or a purely theoretical possibility, not reality.
Idealerweise hätten wir mehr Zeit für dieses Projekt.
Ideally, we would have more time for this project.
preferably
vorzugsweise and idealerweise both express a desired option. Vorzugsweise only indicates that one option is preferred over others, while idealerweise describes the best possible or desired state. Use vorzugsweise for a simple preference and idealerweise for an optimal solution.
Idealerweise buchen Sie den Termin schon mehrere Wochen vorher.
Ideally, you should book the appointment several weeks in advance.
Bitte buchen Sie den Termin vorzugsweise online.
Please book the appointment online if possible.
