Fun Fact
This phrase literally translates to 'to probability' or 'by probability'. 'Ehtemal' (احتمال) means probability or likelihood, and 'be' (به) is a preposition meaning 'to' or 'by'. It's a very common and straightforward way to express probability in Persian.
Examples by Level
او به احتمال زیاد فردا می آید.
He probably comes tomorrow.
به احتمال زیاد باران می بارد.
It will probably rain.
به احتمال زیاد او راست می گوید.
He is probably telling the truth.
آنها به احتمال زیاد دیر می رسند.
They probably arrive late.
به احتمال زیاد من می روم.
I will probably go.
این به احتمال زیاد درست است.
This is probably true.
او به احتمال زیاد گرسنه است.
He is probably hungry.
به احتمال زیاد ما موفق می شویم.
We will probably succeed.
Word Origin
Persian
Original meaning: by probability
Indo-EuropeanCultural Context
When speaking Persian, using 'به احتمال' is a common and polite way to express that something is likely but not absolutely certain. It's often used in everyday conversation to soften statements or indicate an educated guess, showing a nuanced understanding of a situation without being overly direct or assertive.
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The speaker is talking about someone's arrival.
The speaker is discussing the weather.
The speaker is expressing optimism about a project.
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به احتمال زیاد، من فردا به شیراز سفر خواهم کرد.
Focus: احتمال
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به احتمال قوی، ما در آزمون قبول خواهیم شد.
Focus: قوی
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به احتمال زیاد، این بهترین راه حل برای مشکل ماست.
Focus: مشکل
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