A1 Collocation ニュートラル

olla mahdollinen

to be possible

意味

Something that can happen.

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文化的背景

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).

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The 'A' Rule

When you say 'It is possible', always add the 'a' at the end: 'On mahdollista'. Without the 'a', it sounds incomplete.

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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.

意味

Something that can happen.

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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.

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Spoken Finnish

Drop the 'd' to sound more like a local: 'Onks se mahollista?'

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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).

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'mahdollinen' (mahdollinen or mahdollista).

Onko se ______?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mahdollista

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'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Minulle on mahdollista tulla.

Finnish uses the allative case (minulle - for me) with the impersonal 'on mahdollista'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Voimmeko tavata huomenna? B: Kyllä, se ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: on mahdollista

'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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Onko kortilla maksaminen mahdollinen?

Here, 'maksaminen' (paying) is the noun being described, so 'mahdollinen' is used.

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4 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'mahdollinen' (mahdollinen or mahdollista). Fill Blank A1

Onko se ______?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mahdollista

In impersonal questions like 'Is it possible?', we use the partitive form 'mahdollista'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'It is possible for me to come'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Minulle on mahdollista tulla.

Finnish uses the allative case (minulle - for me) with the impersonal 'on mahdollista'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Voimmeko tavata huomenna? B: Kyllä, se ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: on mahdollista

'On mahdollista' is the standard way to say 'it is possible'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are at a restaurant and want to know if you can pay with a card.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Onko kortilla maksaminen mahdollinen?

Here, 'maksaminen' (paying) is the noun being described, so 'mahdollinen' is used.

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よくある質問

10 問

Use '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.

関連フレーズ

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olla mahdoton

contrast

to be impossible

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saattaa olla

similar

might be

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olla todennäköinen

builds on

to be probable

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antaa mahdollisuus

specialized form

to give a chance

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