waarskynlik

This is the 349th most frequent Afrikaans word.


waarskynlik

Likely.


The word "waarskynlik" is used here as an adverb to express probability or likelihood about a future event.

Dit sal waarskynlik môre reën.

It will likely rain tomorrow.


In this context, "waarskynlik" functions as an adverb to moderate the certainty of the verb "ophou" (stop).

Sy het gesê dat sy waarskynlik gaan ophou werk.

She said that she will probably stop working.


Here, the noun form "waarskynlikheid" is derived from "waarskynlik" to express the abstract concept of probability or chance.

Daar is 'n waarskynlikheid dat ons die wedstryd sal wen.

There is a probability that we will win the match.