The phrase “What are the chances of” is used to inquire about the probability or likelihood of something happening. It helps assess possibilities in various situations.
“What are the chances of” Usage Examples
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation |
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1 | What are the chances of getting tickets? | टिकट मिलने की कितनी संभावना है? |
2 | What are the chances of that happening? | ऐसा होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
3 | What are the chances of it raining today? | आज बारिश होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
4 | What are the chances of winning the lottery? | लॉटरी जीतने की कितनी संभावना है? |
5 | What are the chances of you staying home today? | आज आपके घर पर रहने की कितनी संभावना है? |
6 | What are your chances of getting the job? | आपको नौकरी मिलने की कितनी संभावना है? |
7 | What are your chances of improving? | आपके सुधारने की कितनी संभावना है? |
8 | What are your chances of moving? | आपके स्थानांतरित होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
9 | What are our chances of staying together? | हमारे साथ रहने की कितनी संभावना है? |
10 | What are our chances of working together? | हमारे साथ काम करने की कितनी संभावना है? |
Expanded Usage Examples
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation |
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11 | What are the chances of the flight being delayed? | फ्लाइट के देरी से होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
12 | What are the chances of him agreeing? | उसके सहमत होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
13 | What are the chances of this plan succeeding? | इस योजना के सफल होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
14 | What are our chances of winning the case? | हमारे मामला जीतने की कितनी संभावना है? |
15 | What are your chances of getting promoted? | आपके पदोन्नत होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
Alternative Expressions
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation |
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1 | How likely is it to…? | …होने की कितनी संभावना है? |
2 | Is there any possibility of…? | क्या …की कोई संभावना है? |
3 | What’s the probability of…? | …की प्रायिकता क्या है? |
Key Grammar Rules
Structure:
- “What are the chances of” + gerund (verb-ing)
Correct: “What are the chances of snowing tomorrow?”
Incorrect: “What are the chances of snow tomorrow?”
Responses:
- High probability: “Very likely” / “Good chances”
- Low probability: “Slim chances” / “Unlikely”
Tense Variations:
- Present/Future: “What are the chances of…”
- Past: “What were the chances of…”
Common Mistakes to Avoid
“What are the chance of…” (Plural form needed)
“What are the chances of…”
“What are the chances to win?” (Wrong preposition)
“What are the chances of winning?”
Cultural Usage Notes
Conversation Style:
- Used in both casual and formal discussions
- Common in planning and decision-making
Indian Context:
- Often combined with Hindi words (“Kitne chances hain…?”)
- May include gestures (hand movements indicating probability)
Professional Use:
- More formal alternative: “What is the likelihood of…?”
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