Signification
Stating that something cannot be done.
Contexte culturel
In Nepal, 'impossible' is often a starting point for negotiation in markets. When a shopkeeper says it's impossible to lower the price, they often mean 'I don't want to yet.' The word 'asambhav' is rarely used by Sherpas regarding mountain paths; they prefer to describe the specific difficulty (e.g., 'too much snow') rather than calling a route impossible. Younger generations use 'asambhav' sarcastically to react to unbelievable news or social media posts, much like 'No way!' in English. In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, which influences Nepali, 'asambhav' is used to discuss the nature of reality and things that cannot exist (like a 'son of a barren woman').
Use 'Jasto' to be polite
If you want to tell someone their idea won't work without being rude, say 'Yo asambhav jasto cha' (This seems impossible).
Don't use for 'I can't'
Avoid saying 'Ma asambhav chu'. It sounds like you are calling yourself a disaster. Use 'Ma sakdina' instead.
Signification
Stating that something cannot be done.
Use 'Jasto' to be polite
If you want to tell someone their idea won't work without being rude, say 'Yo asambhav jasto cha' (This seems impossible).
Don't use for 'I can't'
Avoid saying 'Ma asambhav chu'. It sounds like you are calling yourself a disaster. Use 'Ma sakdina' instead.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Aago bina khana pakaunu ____.'
Cooking food without fire is ____.
Logically, you cannot cook without heat/fire, so it is 'asambhav'.
Fill in the blank with the correct Nepali word for 'impossible'.
यो काम ____ छ। (This work is impossible.)
The word for impossible is 'asambhav'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: के म एक मिनेटमा हिमाल चढ्न सक्छु? B: नाइँ, ____।
Climbing a mountain in one minute is impossible.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: Someone asks you to fly like a bird.
Humans cannot fly like birds, so it is impossible.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesCooking food without fire is ____.
Logically, you cannot cook without heat/fire, so it is 'asambhav'.
यो काम ____ छ। (This work is impossible.)
The word for impossible is 'asambhav'.
A: के म एक मिनेटमा हिमाल चढ्न सक्छु? B: नाइँ, ____।
Climbing a mountain in one minute is impossible.
Situation: Someone asks you to fly like a bird.
Humans cannot fly like birds, so it is impossible.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is very common in daily speech, though 'hunai sakdaina' is a more casual alternative.
Yes, as an exclamation, it works perfectly to express disbelief.
'Asambhav' means 0% possibility. 'Gahro' means it's hard but possible.
Change 'cha' to 'thiyo': 'Yo asambhav thiyo'.
Yes, but it's better to add 'Hajur' or 'Maaf garnuhos' (Sorry) to sound more respectful.
No, in modern Nepali, adjectives like 'asambhav' remain the same regardless of gender.
The opposite is 'sambhav' (possible).
Only if you mean their existence is impossible. If they are 'difficult', use 'gahro manche'.
Yes, 'Chansai chaina' (No chance) is very popular slang.
Use 'asambhav prayah' or 'jandai asambhav'.
Expressions liées
यो सम्भव छ
contrastThis is possible.
हुनै सक्दैन
synonymIt simply cannot happen.
यो गाह्रो छ
similarThis is difficult.
च्यान्सै छैन
specialized formNo chance.
