voraussichtlich

adjective
probably
B1

voraussichtlich is an adjective meaning probably, expected, or estimated. Often used adverbially to indicate expectation (e.g., voraussichtlich morgen). It is gradable: comparative voraussichtlicher, superlative am voraussichtlichsten. Not irregular. Use mainly to express predicted outcomes or schedules and appears frequently in formal/neutral contexts.

Examples

Der Zug kommt voraussichtlich um 18 Uhr an.
The train will probably arrive at 6 p.m.
Die Lieferung war voraussichtlich für nächste Woche geplant, aber ein Sturm verzögerte die Zustellung.
The delivery was expected to be scheduled for next week, but a storm delayed the shipment.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativevoraussichtlicher
Superlativeam voraussichtlichsten
ParticipleNo

Mnemonics

👁️imagine a forecast chart with a label 'voraussichtlich' above the most likely outcome
👂sounds like 'for-sight-lich' — think 'fore-sight' meaning expected/probable

Notes

Used to give an expected or probable time/event (formal/neutral register). It can function adverbially in many contexts.

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