ADJECTIVE

potentiell/potɛnˈt͡si̯ɛl/potential; possible; latent

potentiell is a German adjective that means potential, possible, or latent. It is pronounced /potɛnˈt͡si̯ɛl/.

Definitions

1.possible but not (yet) realized; capable of becoming real(general)

a.having the capacity or possibility to happen

Die Firma sucht nach potentiellen Kunden.The company is looking for potential customers.

b.not yet manifest, but latent or expected

Es besteht ein potentielles Risiko.There is a potential risk.

Adjective Forms

Positivepotentiell

Frequently asked questions

What does "potentiell" mean in English?
"potentiell" means potential, possible, or latent. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "potentiell"?
"potentiell" is pronounced /potɛnˈt͡si̯ɛl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "potentiell"?
"potentiell" is a adjective in German.

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