wahrscheinlich
Meaning and Usage
"Wahrscheinlich" in German means "probably" or "likely" in English. It is used to indicate a high likelihood of something happening or being true.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "wahrscheinlich" can be broken down into two parts: "wahr" meaning "true" or "real," and "scheinbar" meaning "seemingly." When combined, "wahrscheinlich" is used to convey the idea of something being "seemingly true" or "probably true."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "wahrscheinlich" is similar in meaning and usage to the English word "probably."
Cultural Context
In German culture, "wahrscheinlich" is commonly used in everyday conversation to express likelihood or probability.
Example Sentences
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Sie kommt morgen wahrscheinlich. (Translation: She will probably come tomorrow.)
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Das Konzert ist bereits ausverkauft, aber es gibt wahrscheinlich noch Restkarten an der Abendkasse. (Translation: The concert is already sold out, but there are probably still some tickets available at the box office.)
Memory Tips
Associate "wahrscheinlich" with the English word "probably" as they have a similar meaning and can help in remembering its usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: vermutlich (presumably), voraussichtlich (expectedly)
- Antonyms: unwahrscheinlich (unlikely), sicher (certain)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Wahrscheinlich" is an adverb and does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
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