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πιθανόν
probably /piθaˈnon/
adverbA2#676 most common
Also: possibly, likely
Example sentences
Πιθανόν να βρέξει αύριο.
It will probably rain tomorrow.
Πιθανόν να έρθει η Μαρία στη γιορτή.
Maria will probably come to the party.
Πιθανόν να χρειαστείς περισσότερη βοήθεια.
You will probably need more help.
Πιθανόν να μην καταλάβει το αστείο.
He probably won't understand the joke.
Αυτό το βιβλίο είναι πιθανόν να είναι ενδιαφέρον.
This book is probably interesting.
Πιθανόν να πάμε διακοπές το καλοκαίρι.
We will probably go on vacation in the summer.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πιθανόν' meaning 'probably' derives from the Ancient Greek word 'πιθανός' (pithanos), which means 'persuasive' or 'likely'. This term is related to the verb 'πείθω' (peitho), meaning 'to persuade'. Over time, the meaning shifted from the sense of persuasion to the likelihood or probability of an event occurring.
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