Meanings
possibly, probably; as I was told (modal particle expressing an assumption, often like English must + infinitive, or (US) guess + clause)
Er ist wohl schon gegangen.He must have left already. / I guess he has left already.
of course, indeed (modal particle adding stress to the statement to contradict a preceding one, often like English do + infinitive)
Du warst ja noch nie in Frankreich. − Ich war wohl schon in Frankreich!"Since you've never been to France..." − "Of course I've been to France!"
regionalactually, somehow, quite (modal particle making the statement weaker or expressing a concession)
Was habt ihr denn alle mit der Suppe? Ich find die wohl nicht schlecht."Why are you all complaining about the soup? I don't find it all that bad, actually."
polite formwell, very well
Ihr habt wohl gesprochen, mein Herr!"Ye have spoken well, my lord!"
regional · in Austria · in response to a negative question or statementyes; surely; really; on the contrary
Das stimmt nicht. — Wohl!That's not correct. — Yes, it is!