Korean word

가능

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaneung

Meaning

  • adjectivepossible

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)

More examples

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

Is it possible to adjust the time?

Core concept

Nothing essential prevents an intended action from being carried out.

Common phrases

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

    possible

  • 가능하면 미리 알려 주세요ka neung ha myeon mi ri al lyeo chu se yo

    if possible

Similar words

가능하다kaneunghada: A certain action or outcome can actually happen.
괜찮다kwaenchanta: Something is satisfactory enough to leave as it is.
문제없다munjeeoptta: An action or plan can proceed without any hindrance.

Definition in Korean

제약이나 장애가 없어 실행 가능하거나 허용되는 상태che ya gi na chang ae ga eop sseo sil haeng ka neung ha geo na heo yong doe neun sang tae

Word origin

가능 (ganeung, "possible") combines 가 (ga, "permission or approval") with 능 (neung, "ability"), giving the word its sense of an action being allowed and within reach.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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