adverb
as ... as possible
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Möglichst means 'as ... as possible'. It’s an adverb used before adjectives or adverbs to indicate degree (e.g. möglichst schnell). It has no inflection, takes no preposition, and isn’t a verb. Common in requests or instructions to ask for the maximum possible degree.
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Die Firma versuchte, die Lieferung möglichst schnell zu verschicken, damit die Kunden zufrieden waren.
The company tried to send the delivery as quickly as possible so that the customers were satisfied.
Komm bitte möglichst früh.
Please come as early as possible.
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Imagine packing items into a box as tightly as possible — that's 'möglichst' (as much as possible).
Sounds similar to English 'possible' (möglich → possible).
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Möglichst is used to express the ideal degree or extent (e.g., 'möglichst schnell' = 'as quickly as possible'). It often appears before adjectives or adverbs.