Signification
Stating that something cannot be done.
Contexte culturel
In rural Maharashtra, people might use 'जमणार नाही' more often than 'शक्य नाही'. 'Shakya' sounds slightly more 'educated' or 'urban'. In a Marathi business context, saying 'ते शक्य नाही' is a sign of honesty. It is preferred over over-promising and under-delivering. Teachers often use this phrase to correct students' illogical answers, emphasizing the logic of the subject. On Marathi Twitter/Instagram, 'ते शक्य नाही' is often used in memes to react to absurd news or celebrity statements.
Softening the Blow
Add 'सध्या' (Sadhya - currently) to make it sound less permanent: 'सध्या ते शक्य नाही'.
Don't over-negate
Avoid saying 'Nahi shakya nahi'. One 'Nahi' at the end is enough.
Signification
Stating that something cannot be done.
Softening the Blow
Add 'सध्या' (Sadhya - currently) to make it sound less permanent: 'सध्या ते शक्य नाही'.
Don't over-negate
Avoid saying 'Nahi shakya nahi'. One 'Nahi' at the end is enough.
Body Language
A slight side-to-side head tilt often accompanies this phrase in Maharashtra.
The 'Ch' Suffix
Use 'शक्यच नाही' (Shakyach nahi) for a dramatic 'Absolutely impossible!'
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say 'It is not possible today.'
आज ____ नाही.
'Shakya' completes the phrase 'Te shakya nahi'.
How would you politely tell a shopkeeper that you cannot pay 500 rupees?
५०० रुपये देणे...
'Shakya nahi' is the correct way to state an impossibility regarding payment.
Match the response 'ते शक्य नाही' to the correct situation.
Situation: A friend asks you to lift a car with one hand.
Lifting a car is a physical impossibility.
Complete the dialogue.
A: उद्या आपण फिरायला जाऊया का? B: नको, उद्या मला खूप काम आहे, त्यामुळे ____.
The context of 'khup kaam aahe' (lots of work) implies a refusal.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज ____ नाही.
'Shakya' completes the phrase 'Te shakya nahi'.
५०० रुपये देणे...
'Shakya nahi' is the correct way to state an impossibility regarding payment.
Situation: A friend asks you to lift a car with one hand.
Lifting a car is a physical impossibility.
A: उद्या आपण फिरायला जाऊया का? B: नको, उद्या मला खूप काम आहे, त्यामुळे ____.
The context of 'khup kaam aahe' (lots of work) implies a refusal.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is generally neutral. It is a factual statement. However, tone of voice matters.
No, you don't say 'He is not possible'. You say 'His coming is not possible' (त्याचे येणे शक्य नाही).
'Ashakya' is a single word (Impossible), 'Shakya nahi' is a phrase (Not possible). They are interchangeable.
Change 'nahi' to 'navhte': 'ते शक्य नव्हते'.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails to decline requests.
No, it remains 'Shakya' regardless of the subject's gender.
Yes, 'विषय संपला' (Vishay sampla) or 'नो चान्स' (No chance).
Just remove 'nahi' and add a question tone: 'ते शक्य आहे का?'
Yes, e.g., 'आज पाऊस पडणे शक्य नाही'.
'ते शक्य आहे' (That is possible).
Constantly! It's a staple in Marathi drama and action films.
Yes, it means 'It's not possible for me'.
Expressions liées
अशक्य आहे
synonymIt is impossible
जमणार नाही
similarWon't be able to manage
शक्य आहे
contrastIt is possible
शक्यतो
builds onMostly / If possible
काहीही करून
contrastBy any means
