Mikhail Poda

Topic: Likely, Due, Intended

Probability / Likelihood

Hebrew Transcription Notes Example
סָבִיר savír likely, probable; also “reasonable” זה סביר שנמצא חניה – It’s likely we’ll find parking.
עָשׂוּי asúy likely, with neutral or positive sense. Unrelated meaning also “made of” הוא עשוי להרוויח מההשקעה – He’s likely to profit from the investment.
עָלוּל alúl likely, but with negative or undesirable sense הוא עלול להיפצע אם לא יזהר – He might get hurt if he’s not careful.

Expectation / Obligation

Hebrew Transcription Notes Example
צָפוּי tzafúy expected, anticipated outcome הגשם צפוי להסתיים מחר – The rain is expected to end tomorrow.
אָמוּר amúr supposed/expected to do something; obligation-like הוא אמור להגיע בשמונה – He is supposed to arrive at eight.

Purpose / Designation

Hebrew Transcription Notes Example
נוֹעַד no’ád intended/destined for a purpose or audience הפגישה נועדה לפתור בעיות – The meeting was intended to solve problems.
מְיוּעָד meyu’ád designated, intended for specific use or person הכיתה מיועדת לסטודנטים חדשים – The classroom is intended for new students.
מְתוּכְנָן metuchnán planned, scheduled in advance האירוע מתוכנן לשבוע הבא – The event is planned for next week.