Troligt

Troligt is an adjective in Swedish that means likely or probable. It describes events, outcomes, or statements that are considered plausible without asserting certainty. In everyday language, it is common to say "Det är troligt att ..." to introduce a forthcoming clause, for example, "Det är troligt att han kommer till mötet." The adverbial form "troligtvis" is used to express probability more directly, as in "Det kommer troligtvis att ske nästa vecka."

Origins and forms: Troligt derives from the verb tro (to believe) with the suffix -ligt, forming an adjective that conveys a sense of probable belief rather than certainty. A closely related adjective in Swedish is trolig, which can be used with a similar meaning in some contexts. Usage between troligt and trolig can vary by region or register, but both express probability rather than absolutes.

Usage and nuance: Troligt is suitable in formal, scientific, journalistic, and everyday contexts where a measured degree of probability is intended. It signals that a proposition is plausible but not guaranteed. For stronger emphasis, speakers may use phrases like "mycket sannolikt" (highly probable) or "så gott som säkert" (almost certain). The term should not be confused with certainty or guarantee.

See also: In Swedish, other terms related to probability include sannolik, möjlig, and antaglig, which offer related shades of meaning when evaluating likelihood or possibility.