Adverb

eventuell

possibly, perhaps, potentially, maybe

Eventuell komme ich später.

I might come later.

Das ist ein eventueller Plan B.

This is a potential Plan B.

((as an adverb)) possibly, perhaps Eventuell regnet es morgen.

((as an adjective)) potential, possible Das ist ein eventueller Nebeneffekt.

Synonyms: vielleicht, möglicherweise; Antonyms: sicher, bestimmt

From French 'éventuel', from Latin 'eventus' (event, outcome). It relates to something that might happen.

Be careful not to confuse it with the English 'eventually'. 'Eventuell' means 'possibly' or 'perhaps', not 'in the end'.

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