No. 1,503 in Korean
가능성
"Possibility" or "potential."
In a sentence
그 일이 성공할 가능성이 높아요.
The likelihood of that task succeeding is high.
Here, '가능성' is used to describe the probability or potential outcome of an event. It is paired with the adjective '높아요' (high) to quantify the likelihood.
그의 말이 사실일 가능성이 있습니다.
There is a possibility that his words are true.
In this sentence, '가능성' refers to the probability that something is true, emphasizing that this is within the realm of potential reality.
눈비가 내릴 가능성을 대비해야 해요.
We should prepare for the possibility of snowy weather.
The term '가능성' in this context indicates the potential occurrence of snowy weather, used to suggest proactive preparation.
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