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wahrscheinlich

likely

Meaning of wahrscheinlich

Deutsch

vermutlich wahr oder zu erwarten

English

probably true or expected

likely

Pronunciation

German
/ˈvaːʁʃaɪ̯nlɪç/

wahrscheinlich with English translation

wahrscheinlich usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Regen ist heute wahrscheinlich.

Rain is likely today.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das ist die wahrscheinliche Antwort.

That's the likely answer.

wahrscheinlich synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wahrscheinlich, voraussichtlich, vermutlich, wohl, möglich, möglicherweise, scheinbar, and berechtigt

V
🇩🇪German
voraussichtlich

Expected to happen; likely in the future.

A2often
vermutlich
🇩🇪German

Probably; based on a guess or inference.

A2very often
W
🇩🇪German
wohl

Often means probably or likely, sometimes with a soft, tentative tone.

A2very often
M
🇩🇪German
möglich

Possible; not excluded, but not strongly likely.

A2very often
M
🇩🇪German
möglicherweise

Possibly; emphasizes uncertainty.

A2very often
O
🇩🇪German
offenbar

Apparently; based on evidence or signs.

A2often
A
🇩🇪German
anscheinend

Seemingly or apparently; something that appears to be true.

A2very often

Advanced: broader words

S
🇩🇪German
scheinbar

Apparently or seemingly; only based on appearance, not necessarily true.

A2often
B
🇩🇪German
berechtigt

Justified or entitled; based on a valid reason, not about probability.

A2rare word
P
🇩🇪German
passend

Suitable or appropriate for a situation; not about likelihood.

A2often
G
🇩🇪German
geeignet

Suitable or fit for a purpose or task.

A2often
D
🇩🇪German
denkbar

Conceivable or imaginable; possible in principle, not necessarily likely.

A2rare word

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Questions about this word

What does wahrscheinlich mean?

probably true or expected

How do you pronounce wahrscheinlich?

wahrscheinlich is pronounced [ˈvaːʁʃaɪ̯nlɪç].

How is wahrscheinlich used in a sentence?

Rain is likely today. Translation: Regen ist heute wahrscheinlich.

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