Bedeutung
Stating that a certain path is closed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value directness. Saying 'Det er ikke en mulighed' is seen as helpful because it provides a clear answer, allowing everyone to move on to other solutions. In Danish business, 'flat hierarchy' means anyone can use this phrase if they have the facts to back it up. It's not considered rude to say this to a boss. While direct, Danes often add 'desværre' (unfortunately) to soften the phrase. Without it, the phrase can sound very blunt or even angry. The Danish welfare state relies on strict rules to ensure equality. Officials use this phrase to indicate that exceptions cannot be made.
Add 'desværre'
Always add 'desværre' (unfortunately) in professional settings to avoid sounding rude.
Don't use with friends for small things
It sounds too formal if you use it to decline a beer or a movie invite.
Bedeutung
Stating that a certain path is closed.
Add 'desværre'
Always add 'desværre' (unfortunately) in professional settings to avoid sounding rude.
Don't use with friends for small things
It sounds too formal if you use it to decline a beer or a movie invite.
The 'Ikke' Rule
Remember: 'Det er IKKE en mulighed' (Main clause) but '...at det IKKE ER en mulighed' (Subordinate clause).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er desværre ___ en mulighed.
'Ikke' is the standard negation used in this phrase.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct version:
'Mulighed' is an 'en' word and 'ikke' must follow the verb 'er'.
Match the situation to the best response.
A customer asks for a refund without a receipt.
This is a firm, professional way to state a rule.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kan vi flytte mødet til søndag?' B: 'Nej, ___.'
This is the standard way to decline a scheduling request.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet er desværre ___ en mulighed.
'Ikke' is the standard negation used in this phrase.
Choose the correct version:
'Mulighed' is an 'en' word and 'ikke' must follow the verb 'er'.
A customer asks for a refund without a receipt.
This is a firm, professional way to state a rule.
A: 'Kan vi flytte mødet til søndag?' B: 'Nej, ___.'
This is the standard way to decline a scheduling request.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot necessarily. It is direct. In a professional context, it is perfectly acceptable. In a personal context, it can be blunt.
Yes, but it sounds a bit like 'Danglish' (Danish-English). 'Mulighed' is the more natural Danish word.
'Mulighed' is an option or possibility. 'Chance' is usually a positive opportunity or a mathematical probability.
Change 'er' to 'var': 'Det var ikke en mulighed.'
No, you wouldn't say a person is not a possibility. You use it for actions, plans, or things.
Because 'mulighed' is a common gender noun. Most nouns ending in '-hed' are 'en' words.
You can just say 'Ikke en mulighed', but it's very abrupt.
Yes, but 'Det er umuligt' is more direct for physical impossibility.
You would say 'Det er min eneste mulighed.'
It can also mean 'possibility' or 'opportunity' depending on the context.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det kan ikke lade sig gøre
synonymIt cannot be done.
Det er udelukket
similarIt is out of the question.
Det er en mulighed
contrastThat is an option.
Ikke på tale
specialized formNo way / Not on the table.
