vermutlich
presumably
Meaning of vermutlich
wahrscheinlich; wie man erwarten würde
probably; as one would expect
Pronunciation
vermutlich with English translation
vermutlich usage examples
Er kommt vermutlich später.
He'll presumably come later.
Sie wohnt dort vermutlich allein.
She presumably lives there alone.
vermutlich synonyms
What's the difference between vermutlich, wahrscheinlich, anscheinend, offenbar, mutmaßlich, voraussichtlich, and erwartungsgemäß
The most general and neutral option: “probably.” It simply expresses a high degree of likelihood.
“Apparently” or “seemingly.” It suggests a conclusion based on appearances, not full confirmation.
“Obviously” or “evidently.” Stronger than anscheinend; the evidence seems clearer to the speaker.
“Presumably” or “allegedly.” More formal, often used in news, legal contexts, or careful speculation.
“Expected” or “likely,” with emphasis on prediction or planning. Often used for the future and in formal announcements.
“Evidently” or “on the face of it.” It suggests something is visible at first glance, though not necessarily fully proven.
Advanced: broader words
“As expected.” It does not just mean “probably,” but stresses that something happened in line with expectations.
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Questions about this word
What does vermutlich mean?
probably; as one would expect
How do you pronounce vermutlich?
vermutlich is pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈmʊt.lɪç].
How is vermutlich used in a sentence?
He'll presumably come later. Translation: Er kommt vermutlich später.
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