womöglich
Translation
possibly, perhaps, maybe
Examples
Womöglich kommt er heute nicht.
Perhaps he won't come today.
Das ist womöglich die beste Lösung.
This is possibly the best solution.
Grammar Patterns
((sentence adverb)) possibly, perhaps... Womöglich hat er den Zug verpasst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vielleicht, eventuell, möglicherweise; Antonyms: sicherlich, bestimmt
Etymology
Made up of 'wo' (where) and 'möglich' (possible). It implies a query about where a possibility lies.
Memory Tips
Imagine asking 'where is it possible?' This question naturally leads to the idea of 'possibly'.