Korean Dictionary
How to say "Long Shot" in Korean
“Long Shot” in Korean is 가능성이 낮다 (pronounced "Ganeungseonggi Natda").
가능성이 낮다
Ganeungseonggi Natda
Usage & Context
A long shot is something with a low probability of success. In Korean, this concept is expressed as something with low possibility.
Example Sentence
그것이 성공할 가능성은 낮지만 시도할 가치가 있어요.
It is a long shot but worth trying.
How to use 가능성이 낮다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Long Shot” is 가능성이 낮다, romanized as Ganeungseonggi Natda.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 가능성이 낮다.
Pronunciation Guide
For '가능성 (ga-neung-seong)', 'ga' sounds like 'gah' in 'garage', 'neung' like 'nung' in 'sung', and 'seong' like 'song' but with a softer 's'. '이 (i)' is like 'ee' in 'see'. For '낮다 (nat-da)', 'nat' sounds like 'nut' with a stopped 't' sound, and 'da' like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
가능성이 낮습니다
Ganeungseonggi Natseumnida
This is the formal polite form, used in professional settings or when addressing elders/superiors.
Casual (반말)
가능성이 낮아
Ganeungseonggi Naja
This is the casual form, used with close friends or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Discussing project feasibility in a business meeting.
이번 프로젝트 성공 가능성이 낮다고 생각해요.
I think the success rate of this project is low.
A sports fan discussing their team's chances.
그 팀이 우승할 가능성은 낮지만, 그래도 응원할 거예요.
It's a long shot for that team to win, but I'll still cheer for them.
A personal conversation about a proposal or offer.
솔직히, 그가 제안을 받아들일 가능성은 낮아요.
Honestly, the possibility of him accepting the offer is low.
Cultural Context
In Korea, this phrase is often used in a pragmatic way, especially in business or academic settings, to assess risks or manage expectations. It's less about a 'long shot' as an exciting gamble and more about a realistic, sometimes cautious, assessment of odds. You might hear it in K-dramas when characters discuss difficult situations or unlikely romantic outcomes, reflecting a sense of realism.
Editorial note
We review entries like 가능성이 낮다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
성공 가능성이 낮다
The possibility of success is low.
이길 가능성이 낮다
The possibility of winning is low.
거의 불가능하다
It's almost impossible.
Related Expressions
희박하다
Huibakhada
To be slim/remote (possibility)
가능성이 높다
Ganeungseonggi Nopda
High possibility
불가능하다
Bulganeunghada
To be impossible
희망이 없다
Huimangi Eopda
There is no hope
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