Eventuell
Example: Eventuell besuche ich morgen das neue Museum in der Stadt.
Definition
"Eventuell" is an adverb used to express possibility or uncertainty, meaning something might happen or be the case, but it is not definite. For example, in the phrase "Eventuell besuche ich morgen das neue Museum in der Stadt," it suggests a potential visit to the museum tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "eventuell" comes from the Latin word 'eventualis,' which means 'depending on events.' It entered German through French, retaining the sense of something that may happen depending on circumstances. Did you know? Although it sounds like 'eventual' in English, its meaning aligns more closely with 'possibly' or 'potentially.'
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"Eventuell" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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