확률
hwangnyul[ɸwa̠ŋɲuɭ]
The English word 'probability' is translated into Korean as 확률 (hwangnyul).
확률 refers to the state of being probable or the likelihood. To say the probability is high, you use 확률이 높다 and to say the probability is low, you use 확률이 낮다.
Meaning: state of being probable, likelihood (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hwangnyul
Did you know?
- In Korean gaming culture, the term 확률형 아이템 refers to 'gacha' or loot boxes, where the 확률 of getting a rare item is often a subject of intense public debate and government regulation.
- The Hanja for 확 (確) in 확률 is the same character used in 확실하다, which means 'to be certain'.
- While 확률 is used for mathematical probability, Koreans often use the word 가능성 when talking about the 'possibility' of a dream or a plan coming true.
Examples in context
- 비가 올 확률이 높아요.bi-ga ol hwang-nyul-i nop-a-yo.There is a high probability of rain.
- 그 사건의 확률은 매우 낮습니다.geu sa-geon-ui hwang-nyul-eun mae-u nat-seum-ni-da.The probability of that event is very low.
- 승리할 확률을 계산해 보세요.seung-ri-hal hwang-nyul-eul gye-san-hae bo-se-yo.Please calculate the probability of winning.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyunwoo are talking about the weather forecast.
- 서연 Seo-yeon내일 비가 올 확률이 높대요.naeil biga ol hwangnyuri nopdaeyo.They say the probability of rain tomorrow is high.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말요? 우산을 챙겨야겠네요.jeongmallyo? usaneul chaenggyeoyagenneyo.Really? I should bring an umbrella.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 구름이 많아서 걱정이에요.ne, gureumi manaseo geokjeongieyo.Yes, I'm worried because it's very cloudy.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알겠어요, 서연 씨 고마워요.algesseoyo, seoyeon ssi gomawoyo.I see, thank you, Seoyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “probability” translations and entries 확률, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
