A1 Expression ニュートラル

Tidak mungkin

Impossible

意味

Expressing that something cannot happen.

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文化的背景

In Java, saying 'Tidak mungkin' directly to an elder is considered 'kasar' (rough). People often use 'Mboten mungkin' (in Javanese) or soften it with 'Sepertinya' (It seems). Jakartans are very direct and use 'Gak mungkin' or 'Gak mungkin banget' (Totally impossible) constantly as a filler for any surprise. In Indonesian business, 'Tidak mungkin' is often replaced by 'Kami akan usahakan' (We will try) even if they know it's impossible, to avoid saying 'No'. Many Indonesians believe that 'Nothing is impossible for God,' so they might follow 'Tidak mungkin' with 'Kecuali kalau sudah takdir' (Unless it's fate).

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Use 'Gak' for instant fluency

In 90% of conversations, say 'Gak mungkin' instead of 'Tidak mungkin' to sound like a local.

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Watch your tone

Saying 'Tidak mungkin' with a flat tone can sound rude. Use a rising intonation to show surprise.

意味

Expressing that something cannot happen.

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Use 'Gak' for instant fluency

In 90% of conversations, say 'Gak mungkin' instead of 'Tidak mungkin' to sound like a local.

⚠️

Watch your tone

Saying 'Tidak mungkin' with a flat tone can sound rude. Use a rising intonation to show surprise.

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The 'Soft No'

If someone asks for a favor and you say 'Tidak mungkin', it's very blunt. Try 'Aduh, sepertinya agak susah' first.

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Add 'Banget'

Add 'banget' (very/totally) at the end for emphasis: 'Gak mungkin banget!'

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct negator.

____ mungkin dia lupa janji kita hari ini.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tidak

'Mungkin' is an adverb/adjective, so it requires 'Tidak'.

Which phrase is best for reacting to a friend winning the lottery?

Temanmu menang lotre. Apa reaksimu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Gak mungkin!

'Gak mungkin!' expresses the appropriate shock and disbelief.

Match the situation with the most natural response.

Situation: A colleague asks you to finish a 100-page report in 5 minutes.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sangat tidak mungkin, Pak.

This is a logical impossibility that requires a firm but polite denial.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Aku dengar harga bensin turun besok.' B: 'Ah, ____. Biasanya harganya naik terus.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Gak mungkin

B is expressing skepticism based on past experience.

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Formal vs Informal

Formal
Tidak mungkin Impossible
Informal
Gak mungkin No way

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct negator. Fill Blank A1

____ mungkin dia lupa janji kita hari ini.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tidak

'Mungkin' is an adverb/adjective, so it requires 'Tidak'.

Which phrase is best for reacting to a friend winning the lottery? Choose A1

Temanmu menang lotre. Apa reaksimu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Gak mungkin!

'Gak mungkin!' expresses the appropriate shock and disbelief.

Match the situation with the most natural response. situation_matching A2

Situation: A colleague asks you to finish a 100-page report in 5 minutes.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sangat tidak mungkin, Pak.

This is a logical impossibility that requires a firm but polite denial.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Aku dengar harga bensin turun besok.' B: 'Ah, ____. Biasanya harganya naik terus.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Gak mungkin

B is expressing skepticism based on past experience.

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よくある質問

10 問

'Tidak mungkin' is neutral and common. 'Mustahil' is stronger, more formal, and often used for absolute or dramatic impossibility.

Yes, but 'Kurang memungkinkan' is often preferred to sound more professional and polite.

It is informal/colloquial, but widely used by everyone from students to professionals in casual settings.

Use 'Gak mau!' (I don't want to) or 'Jangan!' (Don't!). 'Tidak mungkin' is for disbelief or logic, not refusal.

It's a rhetorical way of saying 'How could that be possible?'. It adds emotion and emphasis to the disbelief.

Yes, this is the standard way to say 'Highly impossible' or 'Very unlikely'.

Yes, but on its own, it usually means 'maybe'. 'Tidak mungkin' is the fixed phrase for 'impossible'.

It's risky. It's better to say 'Sepertinya sulit, Pak' to avoid sounding like you are challenging their authority.

The opposite is 'Mungkin saja' (Quite possible) or 'Pasti' (Certainly).

It's like the 'ng' in 'song'. Don't pronounce a hard 'g' after it.

関連フレーズ

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Mustahil

synonym

Absolutely impossible

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Mana mungkin

similar

How is it possible?

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Tidak bisa

similar

Cannot

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Belum tentu

contrast

Not necessarily

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Mungkin saja

contrast

Quite possible

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