potenziell
Translation
potential, possible, prospective
Examples
Er ist ein potenzieller Kunde.
He is a potential customer.
Das ist eine potenzielle Gefahr.
That is a potential danger.
Das könnte potenziell Probleme verursachen.
That could potentially cause problems.
Grammar Patterns
attributive: a potential ((noun)) He is a potential buyer.
adverbial: to do ((sth.)) potentially This can be potentially dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: möglich (possible), eventuell (eventual), denkbar (conceivable); Antonyms: tatsächlich (actual), real (real), aktuell (current)
Etymology
From Latin 'potentia' (power, ability). Related to the English word 'potential'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to the English word 'potential'. Think of something that has the power or possibility to happen.