Signification
A hopeful outlook.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often seen as a rebellion against 'Jantelagen', the social rule that discourages individual ambition. Finland-Swedes use this phrase similarly, but often with a slightly more pragmatic, 'Sisu'-inflected tone. While Americans say 'Anything is possible' to emphasize individual glory, Swedes use it to emphasize collective potential. The phrase has become a globalized 'business-speak' term, often used in English even in Swedish offices.
The Silent G
In 'möjligt', the 'g' is almost always silent in standard Swedish. Focus on the 'j' (y-sound) and the final 't'.
Use it for Pep
Swedes love a good 'pepp'. Using this phrase makes you sound supportive and integrated into the modern Swedish 'can-do' spirit.
Signification
A hopeful outlook.
The Silent G
In 'möjligt', the 'g' is almost always silent in standard Swedish. Focus on the 'j' (y-sound) and the final 't'.
Use it for Pep
Swedes love a good 'pepp'. Using this phrase makes you sound supportive and integrated into the modern Swedish 'can-do' spirit.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Allt ___ möjligt.
'är' is the present tense of 'to be', which is needed here.
Which adjective form is correct for the neuter subject 'Allt'?
Allt är ______.
Neuter subjects require the adjective to end in '-t'.
Match the response to the situation.
Your friend says: 'Jag kommer aldrig lära mig simma!' (I will never learn how to swim!)
This is the perfect encouraging response to someone doubting themselves.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tror du vi vinner? B: Ja, ____ __ _______!
This fits the context of hoping for a win.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAllt ___ möjligt.
'är' is the present tense of 'to be', which is needed here.
Allt är ______.
Neuter subjects require the adjective to end in '-t'.
Your friend says: 'Jag kommer aldrig lära mig simma!' (I will never learn how to swim!)
This is the perfect encouraging response to someone doubting themselves.
A: Tror du vi vinner? B: Ja, ____ __ _______!
This fits the context of hoping for a win.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Allting' is just a slightly longer version of 'allt'. It sounds a bit more emphatic.
Not if you back it up with an example. It shows a positive mindset which is highly valued in Swedish work culture.
Because 'Allt' is a neuter (ett) word, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.
Yes, it's a common trope in Swedish sports movies and children's films to inspire the protagonist.
The literal opposite is 'Ingenting är möjligt' (Nothing is possible), but that is very rarely used because it's so depressing!
No, if you want to say 'Everyone is possible' (which doesn't make much sense), you'd use 'Alla'. Stick to 'Allt' for this expression.
Round your lips as if to say 'o', but try to say 'e'. It's a mid-front rounded vowel.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Exactly. The meaning and usage are nearly identical to the English equivalent.
You might hear 'Allt går' or 'Det löser sig' (It will work itself out), which carry a similar optimistic vibe.
Expressions liées
Ingenting är omöjligt
synonymNothing is impossible.
Allt går
similarEverything works/is doable.
Möjligheternas land
builds onThe land of possibilities.
Hoppet är det sista som lämnar människan
similarHope is the last thing to leave a person.
