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womöglich

possibly, perhaps, maybe

adverb vo-MOEG-likh Rare
Grammar & Structure Particles

Also means

conceivably

Usage Note

Womöglich hedges a statement, signalling that something is conceivable but uncertain, often with a slightly cautious or ironic tone: Das könnte womöglich schiefgehen. Common in spoken German and informal writing.

Examples

"Er kommt womöglich gar nicht, wenn es ihm nicht passt."

Natural Translation

He possibly won't come at all if it doesn't suit him.

Literal Translation

He comes possibly at-all not, if it him not suits.

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