Waarschijnlijk
Example: Waarschijnlijk zal hij morgen de juiste beslissing nemen.
Definition
"Waarschijnlijk" is an adjective used to describe something that is likely or probable to happen, based on evidence or reasoning. For example, in the sentence "Waarschijnlijk zal hij morgen de juiste beslissing nemen," it indicates that it is probable he will make the right decision tomorrow.
Etymology
The Dutch word "waarschijnlijk" comes from "waar" meaning 'true' and "schijnlijk" meaning 'likely' or 'seemingly.' Together, they form a word meaning 'true-likely' or 'probable.' Did you know that "waarschijnlijk" literally suggests something that appears to be true or likely? Its roots reflect an emphasis on truth and likelihood combined.
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"Waarschijnlijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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