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potential in German

potential in German is potenziell, potentiell, möglich — potential means an ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.

potential in German

potenziell
adj
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
potentiell
adj
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
möglich
adj
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
Potential
noun

What does "potential" mean?

  1. noun An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.
    "The coach saw real potential in the young player."
  2. adj Possible, but not yet actual or certain.
    "They discussed several potential locations for the new office."
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potential in a sentence

  • The coach saw real potential in the young player.
  • This idea has the potential to change the whole industry.
  • They discussed several potential locations for the new office.

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What is "potential" in German?

"potential" in German is potenziell, potentiell, möglich. potential means: An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.

How do you use "potential" in a sentence?

Example: "The coach saw real potential in the young player." In German, "potential" is potenziell, potentiell, möglich.

Are there other ways to say "potential" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "potential": potenziell, potentiell, möglich, Potential.

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