Bedeutung
Stating that something cannot be done or achieved.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iran, 'Taarof' is key. 'امکانش نیست' is a way to decline without being seen as 'bad' or 'uncooperative'. Similar usage, though often slightly more formal in written correspondence. The phrase is understood, though 'имкон нест' (imkon nest) is the standard Tajik script version. Used by Iranians abroad to maintain a polite, professional boundary in multicultural workplaces.
Use it to buy time
If you are unsure, saying 'امکانش نیست که الان جواب بدم' (It's not possible to answer right now) gives you time to think.
Softening the blow
Always follow it with a short explanation to avoid sounding dismissive.
Bedeutung
Stating that something cannot be done or achieved.
Use it to buy time
If you are unsure, saying 'امکانش نیست که الان جواب بدم' (It's not possible to answer right now) gives you time to think.
Softening the blow
Always follow it with a short explanation to avoid sounding dismissive.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence: 'متاسفم، _____ که امروز بیام.'
امکانش نیست
The phrase 'امکانش نیست' is the correct fixed expression for impossibility.
Which is the most polite way to say 'no' in a business setting?
Choose the best option.
'امکانش نیست' is professional and neutral, whereas the others are too blunt or rude.
Complete the dialogue: A: 'میتونی این گزارش رو تا ساعت ۵ برسونی؟' B: '_____، کار خیلی زیاده.'
Choose the best phrase.
The context implies a refusal due to workload.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenامکانش نیست
The phrase 'امکانش نیست' is the correct fixed expression for impossibility.
Choose the best option.
'امکانش نیست' is professional and neutral, whereas the others are too blunt or rude.
Choose the best phrase.
The context implies a refusal due to workload.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNo, it is actually quite polite compared to just saying 'نه'.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting.
'امکانش نیست' is slightly more formal and focuses on the lack of possibility.
Verwandte Redewendungen
نمیشود
synonymIt cannot be done
غیرممکن است
similarIt is impossible
مقدور نیست
specialized formIt is not feasible
اصلاً امکان ندارد
builds onThere is absolutely no way
