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-을 확률이 높다

likely to ~ / high probability of ~

Attaches to a verb stem to state that something has a statistically or logically high chance of happening; often used in news, science reporting, and formal analysis.

Examples

  • 내일은 전국에 비가 올 확률이 높다.

    There is a high chance of rain nationwide tomorrow.

  • 규칙적으로 운동하는 사람은 오래 살 확률이 높다고 한다.

    They say people who exercise regularly are likely to live longer.

  • 준비 없이 시작하면 실패할 확률이 높아요.

    If you start without preparation, the chance of failure is high.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-을 확률이 높다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “likely to ~ / high probability of ~”?