How to say “likely” in Greek

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πιθανός pee-tha-NOS

likely

Opposite:

💡 Memory tip: From πείθω (to persuade): something believable — πιθανός = likely.

“Είναι πιθανό να βρέξει.”

It is likely to rain.

Opposite
Positive
Masculine
πιθανός pee-tha-NOS

likely

“Ο νικητής είναι πιθανός.”

The winner is likely.

Feminine
πιθανή pee-tha-NEE

likely

“Η βροχή είναι πιθανή αύριο.”

Rain is likely tomorrow.

Neuter
πιθανό pee-tha-NO

likely

“Είναι πιθανό να βρέξει.”

It is likely to rain.

Comparative
Masculine
πιο πιθανός pyo pee-tha-NOS

more likely

“Ο δεύτερος υποψήφιος είναι πιο πιθανός.”

The second candidate is more likely.

Feminine
πιο πιθανή pyo pee-tha-NEE

more likely

“Η βροχή είναι πιο πιθανή το απόγευμα.”

Rain is more likely in the afternoon.

Neuter
πιο πιθανό pyo pee-tha-NO

more likely

“Το χιόνι είναι πιο πιθανό στο βουνό.”

Snow is more likely on the mountain.

One-word form

Superlative:

“Ο δεύτερος υποψήφιος είναι πιθανότερος.” The second candidate is more likely.

Means exactly the same as the πιο form. Both are correct; the one-word form is a little more formal.

Superlative
Masculine
ο πιο πιθανός o pyo pee-tha-NOS

most likely

“Είναι ο πιο πιθανός νικητής του αγώνα.”

He is the most likely winner of the race.

Feminine
η πιο πιθανή ee pyo pee-tha-NEE

most likely

“Είναι η πιο πιθανή εξήγηση.”

It is the most likely explanation.

Neuter
το πιο πιθανό to pyo pee-tha-NO

most likely

“Είναι το πιο πιθανό σενάριο.”

It is the most likely scenario.

Cases & plural

The ending changes to match the noun’s gender, number and case. Tap a form to hear it.

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Neuter
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