ADVERB

wohl/voːl/probably; well; indeed

wohl is a German adverb that means probably, well, or indeed. It is pronounced /voːl/.

Definitions

1.probably; seemingly, used to express assumption or likelihood(modal/assumptive)

a.expresses something is likely or assumed

Er ist wohl schon nach Hause gegangen.—He has probably already gone home.

2.indeed; really, used for emphasis in positive or negative statements(intensifying)

a.intensifies statements or questions

Du bist wohl verrückt!—You must be crazy!

3.well, used as a filler or to introduce a statement(discourse particle)

a.introduces or structures sentences, especially hesitantly

Wohl, ich weiß nicht, ob das eine gute Idee ist.—Well, I don't know if that's a good idea.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wohl" mean in English?
"wohl" means probably, well, or indeed. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "wohl"?
"wohl" is pronounced /voːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wohl"?
"wohl" is a adverb in German.

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