möglicherweise
Translation
possibly, perhaps, maybe
Examples
Möglicherweise kommt er heute nicht mehr.
Possibly he won't come anymore today.
Das ist möglicherweise die beste Lösung.
That is possibly the best solution.
Grammar Patterns
sentence adverb: possibly... Möglicherweise hat er den Zug verpasst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vielleicht (perhaps), eventuell (possibly), womöglich (possibly)
Etymology
From 'möglich' (possible) + '-er-' (linking element) + 'Weise' (way, manner). Literally 'in a possible way'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'möglich' (possible) + 'Weise' (way). So it means 'in a possible way', which leads to 'possibly'.