Vielleicht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vielleicht" is mainly used as adverb meaning "perhaps", "maybe" or "possibly". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "vielleicht"

Its most important properties are:

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Expressing possibility or uncertainty"

"Vielleicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

• Definition: "Expresses possibility or uncertainty about something, indicating that something is probable but not certain."
• Translation(s): perhaps, maybe, possibly
• Synonym(s): möglicherweise, eventuell, womöglich
• Antonym(s): sicher, bestimmt
• Related word(s): wahrscheinlich, vermutlich

2.) "Softening an affirmation or polite request"

"Vielleicht", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

• Definition: "Used to soften an affirmation or request, making it less direct or more polite."
• Translation(s): perhaps, maybe, possibly
• Synonym(s): etwa, wohl
• Antonym(s): sicher, bestimmt
• Related word(s): eigentlich, doch

3.) "Expressing doubt or uncertainty in a response"

"Vielleicht", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

• Definition: "Used as a response to express doubt or uncertainty."
• Translation(s): perhaps, maybe, possibly
• Synonym(s): möglicherweise, kann sein
• Antonym(s): sicher, bestimmt
• Related word(s): wer weiß