Bedeutung
Optimistic view.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In classic Turkish films, this phrase is a recurring theme. It represents the 'miracle' that saves the poor but honest hero from a desperate situation. Turkish entrepreneurs often use this phrase to describe their flexibility and ability to find solutions in a volatile market. The roots of 'mümkün' relate to the philosophical idea that only the Creator is 'necessary' (vacib-ül vücud) and everything else is 'possible' (mümkün), meaning anything can change at any moment. Fans of major clubs like Galatasaray or Fenerbahçe use this phrase to maintain hope during European championships, often citing famous 'comeback' matches.
The Power of the 'Ü'
Mastering the 'ü' in mümkün will make you sound instantly more native. Round your lips as if you are going to whistle while saying 'ee'.
Don't add 'is'
Avoid saying 'Her şey mümkün dır' in casual conversation. It sounds like a textbook from the 1950s.
Bedeutung
Optimistic view.
The Power of the 'Ü'
Mastering the 'ü' in mümkün will make you sound instantly more native. Round your lips as if you are going to whistle while saying 'ee'.
Don't add 'is'
Avoid saying 'Her şey mümkün dır' in casual conversation. It sounds like a textbook from the 1950s.
Use it as a filler
If you don't know how to answer a complex question about the future, just smile and say 'Her şey mümkün.' It's a perfect polite 'escape' phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the motivational sentence.
Vazgeçme! ______ şey mümkün.
'Her şey' is the standard way to say 'everything' in this context.
Which sentence means 'Was everything possible?'
Select the correct past tense question form:
In Turkish, the past tense suffix -ydi follows the question particle -mü.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is worried about their driving test.
'Her şey mümkün' provides the necessary encouragement for a stressful situation.
Complete the dialogue between two football fans.
Fan A: Maçın bitmesine 5 dakika var ama skor 0-0. Fan B: ________.
This expresses the typical optimism of a sports fan.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVazgeçme! ______ şey mümkün.
'Her şey' is the standard way to say 'everything' in this context.
Select the correct past tense question form:
In Turkish, the past tense suffix -ydi follows the question particle -mü.
Situation: Your friend is worried about their driving test.
'Her şey mümkün' provides the necessary encouragement for a stressful situation.
Fan A: Maçın bitmesine 5 dakika var ama skor 0-0. Fan B: ________.
This expresses the typical optimism of a sports fan.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend.
Yes, it can mean 'anything (bad) could happen too,' but it is 90% used for positive encouragement.
'Mümkün' is 'possible' (adjective), 'olabilir' is 'can happen' (verb). They are often interchangeable.
You say 'Hiçbir şey mümkün değil.'
Extremely! It's a staple lyric in Turkish pop and rock music.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Her şey olabilir
synonymEverything can happen
Neden olmasın?
similarWhy not?
İmkansız değil
contrastIt's not impossible
Kısmet
builds onDestiny/Fate
