No. 1,572 in Polish

ewentualnie

"Possibly" or "alternatively."

In a sentence

Mogę pójść na zakupy, ewentualnie możemy zamówić jedzenie online.
I can go shopping, or alternatively, we can order food online.
Here, 'ewentualnie' is used to suggest an alternative option.
Jeśli będzie brzydka pogoda, ewentualnie zostaniemy w domu.
If the weather is bad, we might possibly stay at home.
In this context, 'ewentualnie' expresses a possible outcome dependent on a condition.
Ewentualnie można spróbować naprawić to samodzielnie, jeśli nie ma innych możliwości.
Alternatively, you can try to fix it yourself if there are no other options.
This usage of 'ewentualnie' indicates a contingency or second best option if no better solutions are available.

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