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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wahrscheinlichkeit | die Wahrscheinlichkeiten |
| Genitive | der Wahrscheinlichkeit | der Wahrscheinlichkeiten |
| Dative | der Wahrscheinlichkeit | den Wahrscheinlichkeiten |
| Accusative | die Wahrscheinlichkeit | die 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.
