ADVERB
wohl/voːl/probably; well; indeed
wohl is a German adverb that means probably, well, or indeed. It is pronounced /voːl/.
Definitions
1.probably; seemingly, used to express assumption or likelihood(modal/assumptive)
a.expresses something is likely or assumed
Er ist wohl schon nach Hause gegangen.—He has probably already gone home.
2.indeed; really, used for emphasis in positive or negative statements(intensifying)
a.intensifies statements or questions
Du bist wohl verrückt!—You must be crazy!
3.well, used as a filler or to introduce a statement(discourse particle)
a.introduces or structures sentences, especially hesitantly
Wohl, ich weiß nicht, ob das eine gute Idee ist.—Well, I don't know if that's a good idea.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wohl" mean in English?
- "wohl" means probably, well, or indeed. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "wohl"?
- "wohl" is pronounced /voːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wohl"?
- "wohl" is a adverb in German.
