potenziell
Translation
potential, possible
Examples
Er ist ein potenzieller Kunde.
He is a potential customer.
Das ist eine potenzielle Gefahr.
That is a potential danger.
Grammar Patterns
((potential)) + Noun potential ... That is a potential profit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: möglich (possible), eventuell (eventual, possible)
Etymology
From Latin 'potentia' meaning 'power, ability'. It's an international word, cognate with English 'potential'.
Memory Tips
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