Esélye

Esélye is the third-person possessive form of the Hungarian noun esély, which means chance, possibility, or odds. The base esély denotes the prospect that something will happen or a favorable opportunity. Esély is commonly used in everyday speech and in fields such as sports, politics, and business to describe how likely an outcome is. The plural esélyek refers to multiple chances. Common expressions include jó esély (a good chance) and nincs esély (there is no chance).

Grammatical notes: Esélye is used when the subject has the chance in question, for example: A versenyzőnek van esélye a döntőbe jutni (The competitor has a chance to reach the final). Other related forms include esélyem (my chance) and esélyed (your chance). Esély can also appear with verbs like van (there is) or nincs (there is not) to express possession of a chance.

Usage and register: Esély is more common in everyday language and practical contexts, while valószínűség is the formal term for probability or likelihood and is often used in technical or statistical contexts. In media and sports commentary, esélyek may describe the relative prospects of candidates or teams. Common idioms include esélyt adni (to give a chance) and esélyt látni (to see an opportunity).