German - English (British) translations for "vielleicht"
"vielleicht" German translation
Translation
perhaps
Definition
perhaps
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: maybe
Vielleicht gehe ich morgen ins Kino.
Maybe I'll go to the cinema tomorrow.
Meaning: perhaps
Vielleicht hast du recht.
Perhaps you are right.
Meaning: possibly
Vielleicht kommt er später.
He might come later.
Meaning: probably
Vielleicht gewinnt sie das Rennen.
She probably wins the race.
Meaning: potentially
Vielleicht kann ich dir helfen.
I might be able to help you.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Vielleicht gehe ich morgen ins Kino.
A1: Maybe I will go to the cinema tomorrow.
A1: Vielleicht trinke ich einen Kaffee.
A1: Maybe I will have a coffee.
A1: Vielleicht regnet es heute.
A1: Maybe it will rain today.
B1: Ich habe vielleicht vergessen, das Licht auszumachen.
B1: Maybe I forgot to turn off the light.
B1: Vielleicht werde ich später vorbeikommen.
B1: Maybe I will come by later.
B1: Er hat vielleicht schon gegessen.
B1: Maybe he has already eaten.
C1: Vielleicht hätte ich früher aufhören sollen zu rauchen.
C1: Maybe I should have quit smoking earlier.
C1: Sie wird vielleicht nächstes Jahr nach Australien reisen.
C1: She might travel to Australia next year.
C1: Vielleicht wäre es besser gewesen, wenn wir uns nicht getroffen hätten.
C1: Maybe it would have been better if we hadn't met.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German adverb 'vielleicht' translates to 'perhaps' in English. It is used to express uncertainty or possibility.
'Vielleicht' is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts. For example, it can be used to indicate doubt or hesitation in making a decision: 'Ich gehe vielleicht ins Kino' (I might go to the cinema). It can also be used to suggest a possibility or likelihood: 'Vielleicht regnet es morgen' (Perhaps it will rain tomorrow). Additionally, 'vielleicht' can be used to soften statements or make them less definitive: 'Vielleicht hast du Recht' (Maybe you are right).
When using 'vielleicht', it is important to note that it is an adverb and should be placed before the verb in a sentence. It can also be combined with other words to convey different shades of meaning, such as 'vielleicht doch' (maybe after all) or 'vielleicht mal' (maybe sometime). Overall, 'vielleicht' is a useful word for expressing uncertainty or possibility in German.