tentatively

to arrange an event for a time that is not yet definite

to propose an idea or plan in a cautious or hesitant manner

vorsichtig fragen

to ask in a hesitant or uncertain way

zögerlich oder unsicher fragen

to recognize or name someone or something with uncertainty

to arrive at a conclusion or agreement after some hesitation

vorläufig nennen

to name or describe something provisionally

etwas vorläufig benennen oder beschreiben