Potenzial Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Potenzial" is mainly used as adjective meaning "potential (adj.)", "possible" or "prospective". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Potenzial"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Potenzial
  • Plural: die Potenziale

Meanings of "Potenzial" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Possessing the capacity or possibility"

"Potenzial", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist eine potenzielle Gefahr für unsere Sicherheit.This is a potential danger to our security.
  2. Wir suchen nach potenziellen Kandidaten für die Stelle.We are looking for potential candidates for the position.
  3. Die potenzielle Energie eines Objekts hängt von seiner Position ab.The potential energy of an object depends on its position.

2.) "Capacity for future development"

"Potenzial", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Potenzial dieses Marktes ist enorm.The potential of this market is enormous.
  2. Sie hat ein großes Potenzial als Führungskraft.She has great potential as a leader.
  3. Wir müssen unser Potenzial voll ausschöpfen.We must fully exploit our potential.
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