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
Derived from Latin 'potentia' ('power, ability'). It's a cognate of the English word 'potential'.
Memory Tips
This is a direct cognate of 'potential'. The spelling and meaning are nearly the same, making it easy to remember.