NOUN

Wahrscheinlichkeit/vaːɐ̯ˈʃaɪ̯nlɪçkaɪ̯t/probability; likelihood; chance

Wahrscheinlichkeit is a German noun that means probability, likelihood, or chance. It is pronounced /vaːɐ̯ˈʃaɪ̯nlɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wahrscheinlichkeiten".

Definitions

1.the measure of how likely it is that something will happen(mathematics; general use)

a.mathematical measure of the chance of an event

Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass ein Würfel eine Sechs zeigt, beträgt etwa 16 Prozent.The probability that a die shows a six is about 16 percent.

b.general likelihood or chance

Mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit wird es morgen regnen.There is a high probability it will rain tomorrow.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wahrscheinlichkeitdie Wahrscheinlichkeiten
Genitiveder Wahrscheinlichkeitder Wahrscheinlichkeiten
Dativeder Wahrscheinlichkeitden Wahrscheinlichkeiten
Accusativedie Wahrscheinlichkeitdie Wahrscheinlichkeiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wahrscheinlichkeit" mean in English?
"Wahrscheinlichkeit" means probability, likelihood, or chance. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wahrscheinlichkeit"?
"Wahrscheinlichkeit" is pronounced /vaːɐ̯ˈʃaɪ̯nlɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wahrscheinlichkeit" der, die, or das?
"Wahrscheinlichkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Wahrscheinlichkeit"?
The plural of "Wahrscheinlichkeit" is "Wahrscheinlichkeiten".
What part of speech is "Wahrscheinlichkeit"?
"Wahrscheinlichkeit" is a noun in German.

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