German word

möglich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmøːklɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivepossible

Example

Das ist eine mögliche Lösung.

That is a possible solution.

Illustration for möglich (possible)

More examples

Ich komme so bald wie möglich.

I will come as soon as possible.

Core concept

An open route or plan still has a real chance to happen or be carried out.

Common phrases

  • so bald wie möglich

    as soon as possible

  • so schnell wie möglich

    as quickly as possible

  • so gut wie möglich

    as well as possible

Similar words

wahrscheinlich: Likely to happen or be true with a high degree of probability.
eventuell: Having some chance of happening, but with no certainty.
machbar: Practical to carry out successfully under the circumstances.
vorstellbar: Conceivable as something that could happen.

Definition in German

Drückt aus, dass etwas eintreten oder umgesetzt werden kann.

Word origin

Möglich combines the stem of mögen with the adjective-forming suffix -lich and traces back to Old High German magan.

Usage tips

  • Möglich often appears with sein, as in "Es ist möglich, dass ..." or "Es ist möglich, ... zu ...".

Other meanings

  • conceivableadjective

Opposites

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