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möglichst

as far as possible

adverb MÖÖK-likst Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

if possible

Usage Note

möglichst sits before an adjective or adverb to mean 'as ... as possible': möglichst schnell ('as fast as possible'), möglichst bald ('as soon as possible'). It is one of German's handiest intensifiers and is far more idiomatic than the longer so schnell wie möglich.

Examples

"Komm bitte möglichst schnell."

Natural Translation

Please come as fast as possible.

Literal Translation

Come please as-possible fast.

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