вероятность
Translation of вероятность
likelihood
Meaning of вероятность
шанс, что что-то произойдёт
the chance that something will happen
Transcription and pronunciation of вероятность
вероя́тность
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [vʲɪrɐˈjatnəsʲtʲ]
- In Latin letters
- veroyatnost
Traps and common mistakes
Вероятность or возможность?
возможность
возможность = opportunity, a chance to do something
Don't mix them up. A chance to do something — возможность; how likely it is that something happens — вероятность.
У меня есть возможность учиться за границей.
I have an opportunity to study abroad.
Есть вероятность, что поезд опоздает.
There's a likelihood that the train will be late.
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There is a high likelihood of rain today.
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Сегодня велика вероятность дождя.
The likelihood of success is low without practice.
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Без практики вероятность успеха невелика.
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Likelihood of something bad.
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What does вероятность mean?
the chance that something will happen
How do you pronounce вероятность?
вероятность is pronounced [vʲɪrɐˈjatnəsʲtʲ], in Latin letters “veroyatnost”.
How is вероятность used in a sentence?
There is a high likelihood of rain today. Translation: Сегодня велика вероятность дождя.
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