vermutlich
Translation
probably, presumably, supposedly
Examples
Er kommt vermutlich später.
He will probably come later.
Das ist vermutlich die beste Lösung.
This is presumably the best solution.
Grammar Patterns
((sentence)) probably... He will probably come later.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wahrscheinlich, anscheinend; Antonyms: sicherlich, bestimmt
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'vermuten' (to assume, suppose). The prefix 'ver-' often indicates a process, and 'muten' is related to 'Mut' (courage, mood). It implies having a certain feeling or 'mood' about the likelihood of something.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'vermuten' (to assume). If you 'vermuten' something, then it is 'vermutlich' (probably) true.