expected / likely
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expected / likely
Expresses that something will happen with high probability, based on current information or expectations.
Der Zug wird voraussichtlich mit zehn Minuten Verspätung ankommen.
The train is expected to arrive ten minutes late.
The word is made up of 'voraus' (ahead / in advance) and 'sichtlich' (from sehen, to see). So literally, it describes something that can be seen or predicted in advance.
Die voraussichtliche Ankunftszeit des Fluges ist 14:30 Uhr.
The expected arrival time of the flight is 2:30 p.m.
As an adverb, 'voraussichtlich' (expectedly / probably) can stand at the beginning of the sentence (position 1) or inside the sentence. When it stands at the beginning of the sentence, the verb follows directly after it.
Voraussichtlich beginnt die Veranstaltung pünktlich.
The event will probably begin on time.
This word is very often used in official announcements, timetables, weather forecasts, and project planning. It expresses a high probability based on information.
Laut Plan wird der neue Supermarkt voraussichtlich im Mai eröffnen.
According to the plan, the new supermarket is expected to open in May.
probably / well
Wohl and voraussichtlich express that something is likely to happen. Wohl sounds more like a personal or context-dependent assessment and is very common in everyday language; voraussichtlich sounds more factual and is especially suitable for a forecast based on current information.
Nach dem Wetterbericht wird es heute voraussichtlich regnen.
According to the weather forecast, it is expected to rain today.
Nach den dunklen Wolken wird es heute wohl regnen.
Given the dark clouds, it will probably rain today.
