ADVERB

vielleicht/fiˈlaɪ̯çt/maybe; perhaps; possibly

vielleicht is a German adverb that means maybe, perhaps, or possibly. It is pronounced /fiˈlaɪ̯çt/.

Definitions

1.expresses that something is possible but not certain(possibility)

a.used to indicate uncertainty or a suggestion

Vielleicht kommt es morgen zu einem Treffen.Maybe there will be a meeting tomorrow.

b.used to politely make a suggestion or request

Kannst du mir vielleicht helfen?Could you maybe help me?

Frequently asked questions

What does "vielleicht" mean in English?
"vielleicht" means maybe, perhaps, or possibly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "vielleicht"?
"vielleicht" is pronounced /fiˈlaɪ̯çt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vielleicht"?
"vielleicht" is a adverb in German.

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