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tentative in German

tentative in German is vorläufig, Probe, Versuch — tentative means not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.

tentative in German

vorläufig
adj
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Probe
adj
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Versuch
adj
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
experimentell
adj
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
probierend
adj
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
provisorisch
adj
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
vorläufig
adj
Uncertain; subject to future change.
provisorisch
adj
Uncertain; subject to future change.
tentativ
adj
Uncertain; subject to future change.
unverbindlich
adj
Uncertain; subject to future change.
tastend
adj
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
vorfühlend
adj
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
zaghaft
adj
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
zurückhaltend
adj
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
zögerlich
adj
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
zögernd
adj
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

What does "tentative" mean?

  1. adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
    "We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's not confirmed yet."
  2. adjective Hesitant or cautious, as if unsure or testing the waters.
    "He gave a tentative smile before agreeing to the plan."
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tentative in a sentence

  • We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's not confirmed yet.
  • He gave a tentative smile before agreeing to the plan.

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What is "tentative" in German?
"tentative" in German is vorläufig, Probe, Versuch. tentative means: Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
How do you use "tentative" in a sentence?
Example: "We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's not confirmed yet." In German, "tentative" is vorläufig, Probe, Versuch.
Are there other ways to say "tentative" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "tentative": vorläufig, Probe, Versuch, experimentell, probierend, provisorisch.
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