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potenziell

potential

Meaning of potenziell

possible in the future

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German/pot͡ɛnˈt͡si̯ɛl/
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What's the difference between potenziell / möglich / künftig / zukünftig / denkbar / wahrscheinlich

🇩🇪German
potenziell

potential — possible in the future

B2Often
M
🇩🇪German
möglich

The most general equivalent: 'possible'. Broader and more neutral than 'potential'.

B2Very Often

Ein Umzug in eine andere Stadt ist möglich.

Переезд в другой город возможен.

K
🇩🇪German
künftig

Means 'in the future' or 'from now on'. It emphasizes future time, not just possibility.

B2Often

Künftig werden alle Bewerbungen online eingereicht.

В будущем все заявки будут подаваться онлайн.

Z
🇩🇪German
zukünftig

Also means 'future' or 'upcoming'. Very close to 'künftig', but often refers more to the future as a time period.

B2Often

Zukünftig soll der Service schneller werden.

В будущем сервис должен стать быстрее.

D
🇩🇪German
denkbar

Means 'conceivable' or 'thinkable'. It stresses that something can be imagined as an option.

B2Often

Eine kurzfristige Lösung wäre durchaus denkbar.

Краткосрочное решение вполне мыслимо.

W
🇩🇪German
wahrscheinlich

Means not just 'possible' but 'likely' — having a high chance. Stronger than 'potential'.

B2Very Often

Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass der Zug Verspätung hat.

Вероятно, у поезда есть опоздание.

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/pot͡ɛnˈt͡si̯ɛl/

potenziell translation

potential

potenziell transcription

/pot͡ɛnˈt͡si̯ɛl/

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