English–Korean

“possible” in Korean

Korean

Also가능하다 (kaneunghada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaneung

Example

오늘 저녁에 밥 먹는 거 가능해요?o neul cheo nyeo ge pap meong neun keo ka neung hae yo

Is it possible to eat dinner tonight?

Illustration for 가능 (possible)

How to say “possible” in Korean

“Possible” in Korean is 가능 (kaneung).

Nothing essential prevents an intended action from being carried out.

Full entry for 가능: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 가능

시간 조정이 가능해요?si gan cho jeong i ka neung hae yo

Is it possible to adjust the time?

Tips for using 가능

  • A useful contrast for learners is that this word can describe an available option or workable plan, rather than only something that might happen by chance.

Other Korean words for “possible”

그거 가능해요?keu geo ka neung hae yo

Is that possible?

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