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نامحتمل

B2 noun 5 min de lecture

نامحتمل

Q: Does it change if the noun is plural?

As an adjective, no. 'اتفاقهای نامحتمل' (Unlikely events).

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Explication نامحتمل in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'نامحتمل' (nâ-mohtamel) is a very advanced word. Beginners usually learn 'نه' (no) or 'نیست' (is not). To understand this word at A1, think of it as a way to say 'no chance' or 'not going to happen' in a very fancy way. Imagine you are looking at the sun and someone says it will rain from a clear blue sky. You would say it is 'unlikely'. In Persian, you can say 'نامحتمل است'. It is made of two parts: 'nâ' (which means 'not') and 'mohtamel' (which means 'maybe' or 'likely'). So together it means 'not maybe'. Use it sparingly at this level, as simpler words like 'ba'id' (far) are more common for daily life. Focus on the idea that it describes something that probably won't occur.

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For A2 learners, 'نامحتمل' is a great word to recognize in news headlines or short articles. It is an adjective. You can use it to describe weather, sports results, or plans that probably won't work out. At this level, you should start noticing how it is used with the verb 'ast' (is). For example: 'In ettefâgh nâ-mohtamel ast' (This event is unlikely). You might also see it in simple stories to describe a character who does something surprising. It is a 'Level Up' word; using it shows you are moving beyond basic vocabulary. Remember the structure: Subject + nâ-mohtamel + ast. It is a formal way of expressing doubt. Try to compare it with 'momken' (possible) and 'mohtamel' (probable) to see how the 'nâ-' prefix changes the meaning completely.

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At the B1 level, you should begin using 'نامحتمل' in your writing and formal speaking. You are now expected to handle more abstract concepts. When discussing social issues, history, or future predictions, 'نامحتمل' is the right choice for expressing a low probability. You should be comfortable adding intensifiers like 'besyâr' (very) or 'kamâlan' (completely) before the word. For instance, 'Besyâr nâ-mohtamel ast ke gheymat-hâ pâ'in biyâyad' (It is very unlikely that prices will go down). You should also distinguish it from 'gheyr-e momken' (impossible). 'نامحتمل' leaves a small window of possibility, whereas 'impossible' does not. This nuance is crucial for B1 level communication where you are expressing opinions with more precision.

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B2 is the target level for this word. You should use 'نامحتمل' naturally in professional and academic contexts. You should understand its nuances in news reports and be able to use it in the Ezafe construction to modify nouns (e.g., 'senâriyo-ye nâ-mohtamel' - an unlikely scenario). At this level, you should also be aware of its synonyms like 'ba'id' and 'dur az zehn' and know that 'نامحتمل' is the most formal and statistically oriented of the three. You can use it to argue against a point in a debate or to analyze the feasibility of a project. Your usage should reflect an understanding that 'nâ-mohtamel' is an objective assessment of probability rather than just a gut feeling.

At the C1 level, you use 'نامحتمل' with precision in complex sentence structures. You might use it in the subjunctive or with modal verbs to discuss hypothetical situations. You are expected to recognize it in classical-style modern literature or high-level political analysis. You should also be able to use the noun form of the concept, 'adam-e ehtemâl' (lack of probability), even though 'نامحتمل' itself is an adjective. You can explore the word's etymology and its relationship to other 'hamala' root words in Persian and Arabic. At C1, you should also be able to detect subtle sarcasm or irony if someone uses this formal word in an informal setting to mock a ridiculous idea.

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For C2 mastery, 'نامحتمل' is a tool for philosophical and highly technical discourse. You can use it to discuss the 'Black Swan' theory or the mathematics of improbability. You understand its role in the evolution of modern Persian academic prose. You can effortlessly switch between 'نامحتمل', 'بعید', and 'مستبعد' (mustab'ad - another high-level synonym) depending on the desired tone and historical flavor of your speech or writing. At this level, you don't just know the word; you know its weight in a sentence and how it affects the perceived authority of the speaker. You can use it to construct complex arguments about the nature of reality and chance.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

نامحتمل en 30 secondes

Used to describe events with low probability.
Formal register, common in news and science.
Negation of 'mohtamel' (probable) using 'nâ-'.
Often interchangeable with 'ba'id' in casual speech.

The Persian word نامحتمل (nâ-mohtamel) is a sophisticated adjective used to describe events, outcomes, or theories that have a very low probability of occurring or being true. While it is rooted in formal Persian, you will encounter it frequently in news broadcasts, academic writing, and serious discussions about logic, science, or politics. It is the direct negation of محتمل (mohtamel), which means 'likely' or 'probable'.

Logical Improbability: In a logical context, نامحتمل suggests that based on the evidence available, the chance of something happening is minimal. For example, in a weather forecast, a meteorologist might use this word to dismiss the possibility of snow in a desert climate.
Skepticism in Conversation: When someone presents a far-fetched theory, a Persian speaker might respond with this word to politely express doubt. It sounds more intellectual and considered than simply saying 'no' or 'impossible'.

پیروزی این تیم در مسابقه کاملاً نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.
(The victory of this team in the match seems completely unlikely.)

Understanding نامحتمل requires a grasp of the prefix نا- (nâ-), which acts like the English 'un-' or 'im-'. The root محتمل comes from the Arabic 'hamala' (to bear/carry), implying something that can be 'carried' or accepted as a possibility. Thus, نامحتمل is that which cannot be easily carried by reason or evidence.

وقوع زلزله در این منطقه بسیار نامحتمل است.
(The occurrence of an earthquake in this region is very unlikely.)

Register and Tone: Using this word elevates your Persian. It suggests you are making an objective assessment rather than just expressing a personal feeling. It is the language of analysts and scholars.

این یک سناریوی نامحتمل اما وحشتناک است.
(This is an unlikely but terrifying scenario.)

To use نامحتمل correctly, you must treat it as an adjective. It usually follows the noun it modifies via the Ezafe construction (e.g., اتفاقِ نامحتمل) or functions as a predicate after the verb است (is).

As a Predicate Adjective: This is the most common usage. You state a subject and then declare it unlikely.
[Subject] + [نامحتمل] + [است/بود].

تغییر ناگهانی سیاست‌ها نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.
(A sudden change in policies seems unlikely.)

You can enhance the degree of improbability by adding adverbs like بسیار (very), کاملاً (completely), or بشدت (extremely). These precede نامحتمل.

برگشتن او به خانه در این ساعت بسیار نامحتمل است.
(His return home at this hour is very unlikely.)

Modifying Nouns: When describing a specific 'improbable event' or 'unlikely candidate', the word acts as a standard adjective.
[Noun] + -e (Ezafe) + [نامحتمل].

ما باید برای هر پیشامد نامحتملی آماده باشیم.
(We must be prepared for any unlikely occurrence.)

While you might not hear a child use نامحتمل while playing, you will hear it in various professional and intellectual spheres in Iran and the broader Persian-speaking world. It is a staple of the 'educated register'.

News and Media: Journalists use this word to discuss geopolitical shifts. For instance, 'A peace treaty remains نامحتمل in the current climate.' It conveys a sense of professional distance and objectivity.
Scientific and Academic Journals: In Persian translations of scientific papers, this word translates 'improbable' or 'statistically insignificant'. It is used to describe results that do not align with hypotheses.

تحلیلگران معتقدند که رکود اقتصادی در سال آینده نامحتمل است.
(Analysts believe that an economic recession next year is unlikely.)

In literature and cinema, نامحتمل might be used to describe an 'unlikely hero' or a 'twist of fate'. It adds a layer of sophistication to the narrative description. In legal contexts, it is used to describe claims that lack sufficient proof to be considered probable.

داستان فیلم درباره دوستی دو شخصیت کاملاً نامحتمل است.
(The movie's story is about the friendship of two completely unlikely characters.)

Learning to use نامحتمل correctly involves avoiding a few common pitfalls that English speakers often encounter when translating from 'unlikely'.

Confusing with 'Impossible': A common mistake is using نامحتمل when you actually mean غیرممکن (impossible). نامحتمل means there is a chance, however small. غیرممکن means zero chance. Using them interchangeably can weaken your argument.
Word Order with Adverbs: English speakers might try to put the adverb after the adjective (Unlikely very). In Persian, the intensifier always comes before: بسیار نامحتمل (Very unlikely).

❌ نامحتمل خیلی (Incorrect)
✅ خیلی نامحتمل (Correct)

Another mistake is using it in very informal settings where بعید (ba'id) would be more natural. If you are talking to a friend about whether it will rain today, saying نامحتمل است might make you sound like a textbook or a news anchor.

اشتباه: این حرف کاملاً نامحتمل است (در مکالمه دوستانه).
(Better: بعید است این حرف درست باشد.)

To truly master Persian, you need to know the alternatives to نامحتمل and when to use each one. Here is a comparison of the most common synonyms.

بعید (Ba'id): Meaning 'far' or 'distant'. This is the most common way to say 'unlikely' in daily life. Use it for personal opinions and casual predictions.
بعید می‌دانم بیاید (I doubt he'll come).
غیرمحتمل (Gheyr-e Mohtamel): A direct synonym using the Arabic 'Gheyr' prefix. It is identical in meaning to نامحتمل but perhaps slightly more modern/journalistic in some contexts.
دور از ذهن (Dur az Zehn): Literally 'far from the mind'. Used for ideas that are hard to imagine or seem illogical.
این فرضیه دور از ذهن است (This hypothesis is far-fetched).

بین نامحتمل و غیرممکن تفاوت زیادی وجود دارد.
(There is a big difference between 'unlikely' and 'impossible'.)

Choosing the right word depends on your audience. If you are writing a formal report, نامحتمل is perfect. If you are chatting with a roommate, stick to بعید.

How Formal Is It?

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Persian is famous for its 'Frankenstein' words where it takes an Arabic root and slaps a Persian prefix or suffix on it, creating a hybrid that sounds perfectly natural to native speakers.

Guide de prononciation

UK /nɒːmohtæmel/

US /nɑːmoʊhtæmɛl/

The primary stress is on the final syllable: mel.

Rime avec

متصل (mottasel) مبتذل (mobtazal) مکمل (mokammel) مجلل (mojallal) معطل (mo'attal) مفصل (mofassal) مبدل (mobaddal) منفعل (monfa'el)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'nâ' as 'na' (short 'a').
Skipping the 'h' sound entirely.
Stressing the first syllable.
Confusing it with 'mohtamel' (the opposite).
Merging the 'o' and 'h' too quickly.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 7/5

Easy to recognize once you know 'mohtamel' and the prefix 'nâ-'.

Écriture 8/5

Requires knowledge of formal sentence structures.

Expression orale 7/5

The pronunciation of the 'h' can be a slight hurdle for English speakers.

Écoute 6/5

Very clear in news broadcasts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

احتمال محتمل نا است شاید

Apprends ensuite

بعید غیرممکن تصادفی منطقی فرضیه

Avancé

استدلال برهان امکان‌پذیری مستبعد تردید

Grammaire à connaître

The 'nâ-' prefix negation

نادرست (incorrect), نادان (ignorant), نامحتمل (unlikely)

Ezafe construction for adjectives

اتفاقِ نامحتمل (The unlikely event)

Subjunctive mood with doubt

بعید است که او بیاید (It is unlikely that he comes - using subjunctive 'biyâyad')

Adverb placement

بسیار نامحتمل (Very unlikely) - adverb before adjective.

Predicate adjective agreement

آن‌ها نامحتمل هستند (They are unlikely) - adjectives don't usually take plural endings in predicate position in modern Persian, but the verb does.

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Exemples par niveau

باران امروز نامحتمل است.

Rain today is unlikely.

Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb structure.

این خبر نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.

This news seems unlikely.

'Be nazar mi-resad' means 'seems'.

رفتن به ماه نامحتمل نیست.

Going to the moon is not unlikely.

Double negative: 'not unlikely' means possible.

یک اتفاق نامحتمل افتاد.

An unlikely event happened.

Adjective modifying the noun 'ettefâgh'.

جواب او نامحتمل بود.

His answer was unlikely.

Past tense 'bud' (was).

آیا این نامحتمل است؟

Is this unlikely?

Question form.

بسیار نامحتمل است.

It is very unlikely.

Use of 'besyâr' as an intensifier.

او یک دوست نامحتمل است.

He is an unlikely friend.

Ezafe construction 'dust-e nâ-mohtamel'.

پیدا کردن کلیدها در این شلوغی نامحتمل است.

Finding the keys in this mess is unlikely.

Gerund phrase 'peydâ kardan...' as subject.

او گفت که پیروزی ما نامحتمل است.

He said that our victory is unlikely.

Indirect speech using 'ke'.

برف در تابستان نامحتمل به نظر می‌آید.

Snow in summer seems unlikely.

Logical improbability.

این یک گزینه نامحتمل برای سفر است.

This is an unlikely option for a trip.

Adjective phrase.

فکر می‌کنم این داستان نامحتمل باشد.

I think this story might be unlikely.

Subjunctive 'bâshad' after 'fekr mi-konam'.

احتمال کم یعنی نامحتمل.

Low probability means unlikely.

Defining the word.

او همیشه کارهای نامحتمل انجام می‌دهد.

He always does unlikely things.

Plural noun 'kârhâ'.

آیا این سناریو نامحتمل است یا ممکن؟

Is this scenario unlikely or possible?

Contrastive question.

با توجه به شواهد، این فرضیه نامحتمل است.

Given the evidence, this hypothesis is unlikely.

Formal preposition 'bâ tavajoh be'.

بسیار نامحتمل است که او قبل از ساعت هشت برسد.

It is very unlikely that he arrives before eight o'clock.

Impersonal construction 'Besyâr nâ-mohtamel ast ke...'.

ما در موقعیت بسیار نامحتمل قرار گرفتیم.

We found ourselves in a very unlikely situation.

Past tense.

تغییر قیمت‌ها در ماه آینده نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.

A change in prices next month seems unlikely.

Economic context.

این یک جفت نامحتمل برای ازدواج بودند.

They were an unlikely couple for marriage.

Describing social compatibility.

او با یک شانس نامحتمل برنده شد.

He won with an unlikely chance.

Describing luck.

نامحتمل بودن این اتفاق همه را متعجب کرد.

The unlikelihood of this event surprised everyone.

Noun form 'nâ-mohtamel budan' (being unlikely).

چرا فکر می‌کنی این موضوع نامحتمل است؟

Why do you think this matter is unlikely?

Inquiry into reasoning.

تحلیلگران این سناریوی سیاسی را نامحتمل می‌دانند.

Analysts consider this political scenario unlikely.

Verb 'dânestan' (to consider/know) used with adjective.

وقوع چنین حوادثی در این ابعاد بسیار نامحتمل است.

The occurrence of such incidents on this scale is very unlikely.

Formal subject 'voghue-e chenin havâdesi'.

او به دنبال نتایج نامحتمل در آزمایشگاه بود.

He was looking for unlikely results in the lab.

Scientific context.

این ادعا به دلیل نبود مدارک، نامحتمل تلقی می‌شود.

This claim is considered unlikely due to lack of evidence.

Passive-like construction 'talaghi mi-shavad'.

سرمایه‌گذاری در این پروژه نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.

Investing in this project seems unlikely.

Business context.

دوستی آن‌ها از ابتدا نامحتمل بود.

Their friendship was unlikely from the beginning.

Abstract relationship.

احتمالاً باران می‌بارد، اما طوفان نامحتمل است.

It will probably rain, but a storm is unlikely.

Contrast between 'ehtemâlan' and 'nâ-mohtamel'.

در دنیای سیاست، هیچ چیز کاملاً نامحتمل نیست.

In the world of politics, nothing is completely unlikely.

Philosophical statement.

نظریه او اگرچه جذاب است، اما از نظر علمی نامحتمل می‌نماید.

His theory, although attractive, appears scientifically unlikely.

Formal verb 'mi-namâyad' (appears).

بروز درگیری نظامی در این منطقه در حال حاضر نامحتمل است.

The outbreak of military conflict in this region is currently unlikely.

Geopolitical terminology.

او با تکیه بر احتمالات نامحتمل، ریسک بزرگی کرد.

Relying on unlikely probabilities, he took a big risk.

Complex prepositional phrase.

نامحتمل بودنِ موفقیت، او را از تلاش باز نداشت.

The unlikelihood of success did not stop him from trying.

Noun clause as subject.

این یک پیوند نامحتمل میان دو فرهنگ متفاوت است.

This is an unlikely link between two different cultures.

Cultural metaphor.

چنین فرضیه‌ای در چارچوب این مدل ریاضی نامحتمل است.

Such a hypothesis is unlikely within the framework of this mathematical model.

Technical academic language.

او در جستجوی زیبایی در مکان‌های نامحتمل بود.

He was in search of beauty in unlikely places.

Literary tone.

نامحتمل است که دولت بدون حمایت عمومی دوام بیاورد.

It is unlikely that the government will survive without public support.

Conditional logic.

تقلیل مفاهیم پیچیده به چنین نتایج نامحتمل، خطای فاحشی است.

Reducing complex concepts to such unlikely results is a gross error.

High-level vocabulary ('taghlil', 'fâhesh').

در ساحتِ اندیشه، هیچ سناریویی را نباید نامحتمل شمرد.

In the realm of thought, no scenario should be counted as unlikely.

Archaic/Formal verb 'shomordan'.

این تقارنِ زمانیِ عجیب، فراتر از یک اتفاق نامحتمل است.

This strange temporal coincidence is beyond an unlikely event.

Abstract temporal concept.

فیلسوفان غالباً بر ماهیت نامحتملِ هستی تأکید دارند.

Philosophers often emphasize the unlikely nature of existence.

Existential context.

او با مهارتی خیره‌کننده، از دلِ شرایط نامحتمل، پیروزی ساخت.

With dazzling skill, he forged victory out of unlikely conditions.

Metaphorical usage.

آیا هوش مصنوعی می‌تواند احتمالات نامحتمل را پیش‌بینی کند؟

Can AI predict unlikely probabilities?

Technological inquiry.

عدم قطعیت در فیزیک کوانتوم، امر نامحتمل را ممکن می‌سازد.

Uncertainty in quantum physics makes the unlikely possible.

Scientific paradox.

او همواره به دنبال کشفِ حقیقت در پسِ وقایع نامحتمل بود.

He was always looking to discover the truth behind unlikely events.

Narrative depth.

Synonymes

بعید غیرمحتمل دور از ذهن مستبعد نشدنی غیرممکن کم‌احتمال باورنکردنی

Antonymes

محتمل ممکن قطعی حتمی

Collocations courantes

بسیار نامحتمل

کاملاً نامحتمل

اتفاق نامحتمل

گزینه نامحتمل

نامحتمل به نظر رسیدن

شرایط نامحتمل

نامحتمل دانستن

احتمالات نامحتمل

سناریوی نامحتمل

دوست نامحتمل

Phrases Courantes

بسیار نامحتمل است که...

— It is very unlikely that...

بسیار نامحتمل است که او قبول کند.

نامحتمل به نظر می‌آید

— It seems unlikely.

این حرف نامحتمل به نظر می‌آید.

یک در هزار (نامحتمل)

— One in a thousand (implying unlikelihood).

شانس او یک در هزار و نامحتمل است.

دور از انتظار و نامحتمل

— Unexpected and unlikely.

نتیجه‌ای دور از انتظار و نامحتمل بود.

نامحتمل اما ممکن

— Unlikely but possible.

این یک راه حل نامحتمل اما ممکن است.

در نگاه اول نامحتمل

— Unlikely at first glance.

طرح او در نگاه اول نامحتمل بود.

وقوعش نامحتمل است

— Its occurrence is unlikely.

این حادثه وقوعش نامحتمل است.

حرف‌های نامحتمل

— Unlikely words (tall tales).

او همیشه حرف‌های نامحتمل می‌زند.

پیش‌بینی نامحتمل

— Unlikely prediction.

این یک پیش‌بینی نامحتمل از بازار است.

نامحتمل تلقی کردن

— To consider unlikely.

مدیر این ایده را نامحتمل تلقی کرد.

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نامحتمل vs نامتحمل (nâ-motaham-mel)

Means 'unbearable' or 'intolerable'. Note the 'a' sound after the 't'.

نامحتمل vs غیرممکن (gheyr-e momken)

Means 'impossible'. 'نامحتمل' means low chance, not zero chance.

نامحتمل vs نامتعادل (nâ-mote'âdel)

Means 'unbalanced'. Sounds somewhat similar due to the 'nâ-mo' start.

Expressions idiomatiques

"فیل و فنجان"

— Used to describe an unlikely pairing of a large and small thing.

ازدواج آن‌ها مثل فیل و فنجان و نامحتمل بود.

Informal

"وقت گل نی"

— When the reed flowers (i.e., never/highly unlikely).

او پولت را وقت گل نی می‌دهد، یعنی نامحتمل است.

Informal

"خواب دیدن خیر باشد"

— May your dream be good (used sarcastically for unlikely hopes).

فکر می‌کنی برنده می‌شوی؟ خواب دیدی خیر باشد، نامحتمل است.

Informal

"سنگ بزرگ علامت نزدن است"

— A big stone is a sign of not throwing (setting unlikely goals).

این پروژه خیلی بزرگ و نامحتمل است؛ سنگ بزرگ علامت نزدن است.

Neutral

"تیر به تاریکی انداختن"

— Shooting in the dark (taking an unlikely chance).

او با این پیشنهاد تیر به تاریکی انداخت، هرچند نامحتمل بود.

Neutral

"آسمان به زمین نمی‌آید"

— The sky won't fall (used to say something unlikely won't cause disaster).

اگر نروی آسمان به زمین نمی‌آید، اما غیبتت نامحتمل است.

Informal

"آب در هاون کوبیدن"

— Pounding water in a mortar (doing something with an unlikely/useless result).

تلاش برای راضی کردن او مثل آب در هاون کوبیدن و نامحتمل است.

Neutral

"از تو حرکت، از خدا برکت"

— You move, God blesses (even if success seems unlikely, you must try).

اگرچه موفقیت نامحتمل است، اما از تو حرکت از خدا برکت.

Neutral

"نخود هر آش"

— The pea in every soup (someone who shows up in unlikely places).

او در هر جلسه نامحتمل حضور دارد، مثل نخود هر آش.

Informal

"خرما بر نخیل و دست ما کوتاه"

— Dates are on the palm and our hand is short (attaining the unlikely goal).

رسیدن به آن مقام نامحتمل است؛ خرما بر نخیل و دست ما کوتاه.

Literary

Facile à confondre

نامحتمل vs بعید

Both mean unlikely.

Ba'id is more common in daily speech; nâ-mohtamel is for formal writing.

بعید است بیاید (Daily) vs. حضور وی نامحتمل است (Formal).

نامحتمل vs ناممکن

Both imply something won't happen.

Nâmomken is zero probability; nâmohtamel is low probability.

پرواز انسان بدون وسیله ناممکن است.

نامحتمل vs نشدنی

Both mean it won't work out.

Nashodani is more about the difficulty of the task.

این پروژه نشدنی است.

نامحتمل vs عجیب

Unlikely things are often strange.

Ajib means weird/strange, not necessarily improbable.

او لباس عجیبی پوشیده بود.

نامحتمل vs نادر

Both describe rare things.

Nâder means rare/scarce; nâmohtamel means unlikely to happen.

این یک بیماری نادر است.

Structures de phrases

[Subject] + نامحتمل است.

این کار نامحتمل است.

بسیار نامحتمل است که + [Subjunctive Clause].

بسیار نامحتمل است که فردا باران ببارد.

[Noun] + ای + نامحتمل.

اتفاقی نامحتمل.

[Subject] + نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.

پیروزی او نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد.

نامحتمل بودنِ [Noun] + [Verb].

نامحتمل بودنِ موفقیت او را ناامید کرد.

اگرچه نامحتمل است، اما...

اگرچه نامحتمل است، اما باید تلاش کرد.

[Subject] را نباید نامحتمل شمرد.

این فرضیه را نباید نامحتمل شمرد.

در پسِ [Noun] های نامحتمل...

در پسِ وقایع نامحتمل، حقیقتی نهفته است.

Famille de mots

Noms

احتمال (Probability)

محتملات (Probabilities/Likelihoods)

Verbes

احتمال داشتن (To be likely/possible)

Adjectifs

محتمل (Likely)

نامحتمل (Unlikely)

احتمالی (Probabilistic/Potential)

Apparenté

بعید

ممکن

اتفاق

شانس

فرضیه

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in media and education; rare in street slang.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'na-mohtamel' instead of 'nâ-mohtamel'. → نامحتمل (long â)
The 'a' in 'nâ' is a long vowel. Shortening it changes the prefix sound.
Saying 'این نامحتمل است که...' for 'It is impossible that...' → این غیرممکن است که...
Unlikely is not the same as impossible.
Placing the adverb after (نامحتمل بسیار). → بسیار نامحتمل
Adverbs of degree must precede the adjective in Persian.
Confusing 'نامحتمل' with 'نامحترم' (nâ-mohtaram). → نامحتمل
Nâ-mohtaram means 'disrespectful'. Don't mix up probability with politeness!
Using it in a very slangy conversation. → بعید
It sounds too stiff and robotic in a casual setting.

Astuces

Prefix Power

Learn the 'nâ-' prefix. It works with many words like 'nâ-khosh' (unhappy) or 'nâ-omid' (hopeless).

Formal vs. Informal

Always remember: 'Ba'id' for friends, 'Nâmohtamel' for professors.

The Stress

Put the stress on the last syllable 'MEL'. It makes you sound more Persian.

News Junkie

If you read Iranian news, you'll see this word twice a day. It's great for politics.

Better Essays

Use 'Nâmohtamel be nazar mi-resad' instead of just 'Nist' to sound more analytical.

Spot the Root

Look for 'H-M-L'. It's in 'haml' (transport), 'mohtamel' (likely), and 'tahamul' (patience).

Polite Doubt

Use it to politely disagree with someone's extreme theory.

Radio Persian

Listen to Radio Farda; they use 'nâmohtamel' frequently in their analysis.

Fate and Logic

Understand that 'unlikely' in Iran still leaves room for a miracle (mo'jeze).

The Dice Method

Associate the word with a dice roll. A '1' on a 20-sided die is 'nâmohtamel'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'No' + 'Maybe'. 'Nâ' (No) + 'Mohtamel' (Maybe/Probable). If it's a 'No-Maybe', it's unlikely!

Association visuelle

Imagine a dice with 100 sides, and only one side is green. The green side is 'نامحتمل'.

Word Web

Probability Doubt News Science Formal Negation Statistics Logic

Défi

Write three sentences about things that are 'nâ-mohtamel' to happen tomorrow, like winning the lottery or seeing a dinosaur.

Origine du mot

Composed of the Persian negation prefix 'nâ-' and the Arabic loanword 'mohtamel'.

Sens originel : The root 'h-m-l' in Arabic refers to carrying or bearing. 'Mohtamel' is that which can be 'borne' or accepted as a possibility.

Indo-European (prefix) + Afro-Asiatic (root).

Contexte culturel

The word is neutral and safe for all contexts.

Similar to the transition from 'unlikely' to 'improbable' in English depending on formality.

Used in Persian translations of Sherlock Holmes: 'When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however unlikely (nâ-mohtamel), must be the truth.' Common in Iranian political talk shows like 'Pargar' on BBC Persian. Found in contemporary Iranian sci-fi literature.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Weather Forecasting

بارش برف نامحتمل است
طوفان نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد
تغییر دما نامحتمل است
هوای آفتابی نامحتمل نیست

Politics

توافق نامحتمل است
تغییر رژیم نامحتمل به نظر می‌رسد
ائتلاف نامحتمل
پیروزی نامحتمل در انتخابات

Sports

قهرمانی این تیم نامحتمل است
برگشتن بازیکن نامحتمل است
نتیجه‌ای نامحتمل
شکست نامحتمل

Science/Medicine

عوارض جانبی نامحتمل
نتایج نامحتمل آزمایش
فرضیه نامحتمل
بهبودی نامحتمل

Daily Planning

کنسل شدن جلسه نامحتمل است
تاخیر قطار نامحتمل است
دیدار نامحتمل
خرید نامحتمل

Amorces de conversation

"به نظر شما وقوع جنگ در سال آینده چقدر نامحتمل است؟ (How unlikely do you think war is next year?)"

"آیا تا به حال یک اتفاق نامحتمل برای شما افتاده است؟ (Has an unlikely event ever happened to you?)"

"کدام سناریوی فیلم به نظر شما کاملاً نامحتمل بود؟ (Which movie scenario seemed completely unlikely to you?)"

"چرا مردم گاهی به چیزهای نامحتمل امیدوار می‌شوند؟ (Why do people sometimes hope for unlikely things?)"

"آیا فکر می‌کنید سفر به مریخ در ده سال آینده نامحتمل است؟ (Do you think traveling to Mars in the next ten years is unlikely?)"

Sujets d'écriture

درباره یک زمان بنویسید که چیزی نامحتمل در زندگی شما به حقیقت پیوست. (Write about a time an unlikely thing in your life came true.)

آیا فکر می‌کنید صلح جهانی یک هدف نامحتمل است؟ چرا؟ (Do you think world peace is an unlikely goal? Why?)

سه اتفاق نامحتمل را که ممکن است فردا بیفتد توصیف کنید. (Describe three unlikely events that might happen tomorrow.)

تفاوت بین 'نامحتمل' و 'غیرممکن' را در زندگی شخصی خود تحلیل کنید. (Analyze the difference between 'unlikely' and 'impossible' in your personal life.)

اگر یک شانس نامحتمل برای تغییر شغل داشتید، چه می‌کردید؟ (If you had an unlikely chance to change careers, what would you do?)

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Rarely. People usually say 'ba'id' (بعید) or 'fekr nakonam' (فکر نکنم). Using 'نامحتمل' in a supermarket might sound a bit too formal.

The opposite is 'محتمل' (mohtamel), which means 'likely' or 'probable'.

Yes, but usually to describe their actions or the likelihood of them being in a certain role (e.g., 'An unlikely candidate').

In formal Persian, it's a breathy 'h' from the throat. In casual Persian, it's like the English 'h' in 'home'.

No. 'Impossible' is 'غیرممکن'. 'Unlikely' is 'نامحتمل'. There is still a tiny chance if something is unlikely.

The root 'mohtamel' is Arabic, but the prefix 'nâ-' is Persian. It's a hybrid word.

Yes, just change the verb. 'نامحتمل بود' (It was unlikely).

As an adjective, no. 'اتفاق‌های نامحتمل' (Unlikely events).

In Persian news websites like ISNA, IRNA, or BBC Persian.

Not really. Classic poetry uses more emotive or traditional words for doubt.

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