wohl
/voːl/
possibly, probably; as I was told; of course, indeed; actually, somehow, quite
Meanings
- 1
possibly, probably; as I was told — modal particle expressing an assumption, often like English must + infinitive, or (US) guess + clause
Es ist wohl meine Schuld.
It's probably my fault.
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
Ich sollte Tom wohl sagen, dass ich beschäftigt bin.
I should probably tell Tom I'm busy.
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
of course, indeed — modal particle adding stress to the statement to contradict a preceding one, often like English do + infinitive
„Könnten Sie wohl das Fenster öffnen?“ – „Ja, natürlich.“
"Would you mind opening the window?" "Of course not."
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
Das kann man wohl sagen.
Yes indeed, it certainly is.
Tatoeba · Esperantostern · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 3
actually, somehow, quite — modal particle making the statement weaker or expressing a concession
Du glaubst die Geschichte doch wohl nicht etwa?
You don't actually believe that story?
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
Ich fühle mich recht wohl in diesem Zimmer.
I am quite comfortable in this room.
Tatoeba · Tamy · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 4
well, very well
Tom ist sich des Problems wohl bewusst.
Tom is well aware of the problem.
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
Mir ist der Ernst der Lage wohl bewusst.
I am well aware of the seriousness of the situation.
Tatoeba · al_ex_an_der · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 5
yes; surely; really; on the contraryrare