Bedeutung
Acknowledging potential.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often use 'Det er mulig' to avoid saying a direct 'No', which can be seen as too harsh in their consensus-based culture. In Norwegian workplaces, 'Det er mulig' is a sign of a collaborative mindset, showing you are open to ideas. When hiking, people use this phrase to discuss the weather or reaching a destination, acknowledging the power of nature. It is a very common 'safe' comment on news articles or Facebook groups to avoid getting into heated arguments.
The Silent G
Never pronounce the 'g' at the end of 'mulig'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker immediately.
The Polite Hedge
If you don't want to do something, start with 'Det er mulig, men...' to soften the blow.
Bedeutung
Acknowledging potential.
The Silent G
Never pronounce the 'g' at the end of 'mulig'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker immediately.
The Polite Hedge
If you don't want to do something, start with 'Det er mulig, men...' to soften the blow.
Don't over-use it
If you use it for every answer, you might sound indecisive or like you are hiding something.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is possible'.
Det ___ mulig.
The phrase uses the verb 'å være' (to be), which is 'er' in the present tense.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Is it possible to pay with card?'
Hvordan sier man 'Is it possible to pay with card?'
In questions, the verb 'er' comes before the subject 'det'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du komme på festen? B: ______, jeg må sjekke først.
'Det er mulig' fits the context of checking plans.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to politely say 'maybe' to a suggestion.
'Det er mulig' is the standard way to express potential or 'maybe'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet ___ mulig.
The phrase uses the verb 'å være' (to be), which is 'er' in the present tense.
Hvordan sier man 'Is it possible to pay with card?'
In questions, the verb 'er' comes before the subject 'det'.
A: Kan du komme på festen? B: ______, jeg må sjekke først.
'Det er mulig' fits the context of checking plans.
You want to politely say 'maybe' to a suggestion.
'Det er mulig' is the standard way to express potential or 'maybe'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in any context, from a job interview to a chat with a friend.
Yes, in casual speech, you can drop 'Det er' and just say 'Mulig' as a one-word answer.
'Mulig' is an adjective meaning 'possible'. 'Kanskje' is an adverb meaning 'maybe'. You say 'Det er mulig' but 'Kanskje han kommer'.
Just add 'u-' to the front: 'Det er umulig'.
In the phrase 'Det er mulig', no. But if you say 'Mulige løsninger' (Possible solutions), it adds an -e.
In standard Oslo dialect, yes. In some western dialects, you might hear a very soft 'g' or 'j' sound.
Yes! If you say 'Er det mulig?!' with an annoyed tone, it means 'I can't believe this!'
Use 'Det er fullt mulig'.
Yes, but it is spelled 'Det er muleg'.
Yes, it means 'It is possible for me', but 'Jeg kan' (I can) is usually more natural.
The opposite is 'umulig'.
Yes: 'Det var mulig' (It was possible).
'Muligens' means 'possibly'. It's an adverb. You can use it alone, but not after 'Det er'.
Actually, in older Norwegian and Danish, it was 'muligt'. Modern Bokmål dropped the 't' for this specific adjective.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det er umulig
contrastIt is impossible.
Det er sannsynlig
builds onIt is probable.
Det kan hende
synonymIt might happen.
Muligens
specialized formPossibly.
