No. 406 in Hebrew
עלול
Likely to; liable to; prone to (usually with a negative connotation).
In a sentence
הטסה במזג אוויר סוער עלולה להיות מסוכנת.
Flying in stormy weather may be dangerous.
Expresses potential danger or risk.
אם תשכח את המטרייה, אתה עלול להירטב בגשם.
If you forget the umbrella, you might get wet in the rain.
Used to indicate a potential undesired outcome.
כאשר פותחים דלתות בנסיעה, הנוסעים עלולים להיפגע.
When opening doors while traveling, passengers may get injured.
Emphasizes the risk in an action due to carelessness or conditions.
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