ADVERB

vielleicht/fiˈlaɪ̯çt/maybe; perhaps; possibly

vielleicht is a German adverb that means maybe, perhaps, or possibly. It is pronounced /fiˈlaɪ̯çt/.

Definitions

1.expresses that something is possible but not certain(possibility)

a.used to indicate uncertainty or a suggestion

Vielleicht kommt es morgen zu einem Treffen.—Maybe there will be a meeting tomorrow.

b.used to politely make a suggestion or request

Kannst du mir vielleicht helfen?—Could you maybe help me?

Frequently asked questions

What does "vielleicht" mean in English?
"vielleicht" means maybe, perhaps, or possibly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vielleicht"?
"vielleicht" is pronounced /fiˈlaɪ̯çt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vielleicht"?
"vielleicht" is a adverb in German.

Related adverbs

Make “vielleicht” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.