eventuell
Translation
possibly, perhaps, potentially, maybe
Examples
Eventuell komme ich später.
I might come later.
Das ist ein eventueller Plan B.
This is a potential Plan B.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adverb)) possibly, perhaps Eventuell regnet es morgen.
((as an adjective)) potential, possible Das ist ein eventueller Nebeneffekt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vielleicht, möglicherweise; Antonyms: sicher, bestimmt
Etymology
From French 'éventuel', from Latin 'eventus' (event, outcome). It relates to something that might happen.
Memory Tips
This is a false friend! It looks like 'eventually' but means 'possibly' or 'perhaps'. Think of a potential 'event'.