Significado
Something that can happen.
Contexto cultural
Finns are known for their honesty. If they say something is 'mahdollista', they mean it literally. It's not a polite 'no' like in some other cultures. In Finnish business, 'mahdollinen' is used in risk assessment. It is part of a vocabulary that values realism over optimism. The hashtag #kaikkionmahdollista (everything is possible) is used for inspirational posts, often featuring nature or sports achievements. Finnish folklore often deals with the 'impossible' becoming 'possible' through magic or extreme effort (mahti).
The 'A' Rule
When you say 'It is possible', always add the 'a' at the end: 'On mahdollista'. Without the 'a', it sounds incomplete.
Don't be a robot
If someone asks for help, don't just say 'Se on mahdollista'. It sounds like you're checking your calendar. Say 'Tottakai!' (Of course!) instead.
Significado
Something that can happen.
The 'A' Rule
When you say 'It is possible', always add the 'a' at the end: 'On mahdollista'. Without the 'a', it sounds incomplete.
Don't be a robot
If someone asks for help, don't just say 'Se on mahdollista'. It sounds like you're checking your calendar. Say 'Tottakai!' (Of course!) instead.
Spoken Finnish
Drop the 'd' to sound more like a local: 'Onks se mahollista?'
The Finnish Maybe
Remember that 'mahdollista' is often a very honest 'maybe'. Don't take it as a 'yes' until you hear 'sopii' (it suits) or 'kyllä' (yes).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'mahdollinen' (mahdollinen or mahdollista).
Onko se ______?
In impersonal questions like 'Is it possible?', we use the partitive form 'mahdollista'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'It is possible for me to come'?
Finnish uses the allative case (minulle - for me) with the impersonal 'on mahdollista'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Voimmeko tavata huomenna? B: Kyllä, se ______.
'On mahdollista' is the standard way to say 'it is possible'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and want to know if you can pay with a card.
Here, 'maksaminen' (paying) is the noun being described, so 'mahdollinen' is used.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosOnko se ______?
In impersonal questions like 'Is it possible?', we use the partitive form 'mahdollista'.
How do you say 'It is possible for me to come'?
Finnish uses the allative case (minulle - for me) with the impersonal 'on mahdollista'.
A: Voimmeko tavata huomenna? B: Kyllä, se ______.
'On mahdollista' is the standard way to say 'it is possible'.
You are at a restaurant and want to know if you can pay with a card.
Here, 'maksaminen' (paying) is the noun being described, so 'mahdollinen' is used.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUse 'mahdollinen' to describe a noun (a possible plan). Use 'mahdollista' in impersonal sentences (It is possible to...).
No, use the verb 'voida' or 'osata' for personal ability. 'Olla mahdollinen' is for the situation itself.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from a job interview to a grocery store.
Say 'Onko se sinulle mahdollista?'. Use the allative case (-lle) for the person.
The opposite is 'mahdoton' (impossible). 'Se on mahdotonta!'
Yes, if describing plural nouns: 'Nämä ovat mahdollisia skenaarioita' (These are possible scenarios).
Yes! 'Sade on mahdollinen' (Rain is possible).
It's the spoken/informal version of 'mahdollista'. You'll hear it everywhere in Helsinki!
Use the phrase 'niin pian kuin mahdollista'.
Because in the Finnish mind, if you have the power (mahti) to do something, it becomes possible.
Frases relacionadas
olla mahdoton
contrastto be impossible
saattaa olla
similarmight be
olla todennäköinen
builds onto be probable
antaa mahdollisuus
specialized formto give a chance
