ADVERB

vielleicht/fiˈlaɪ̯çt/maybe; perhaps; possibly

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

Definitions

1.indicates uncertainty or a possibility(speculation, possibility)

a.expresses that something could happen or be true

Vielleicht kommt er heute Abend vorbei.—Maybe he'll come by this evening.

b.used to make polite, tentative suggestions or requests

Könnten Sie mir vielleicht helfen?—Could you perhaps 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.

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