B2 Expression 격식체

من غير الممكن

min ghayr al-mumkin

It is impossible

Expressing that something cannot be done or achieved.

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문화적 배경

In the Levant, people often use 'Mush mumkin' in daily life, but 'Min ghayr al-mumkin' is strictly for TV, law, and formal education. Using it at home might be seen as a joke about being 'too serious'. In Gulf business culture, 'Min ghayr al-mumkin' is a very useful tool for saying 'no' to a superior or a client without causing offense, as it attributes the 'no' to external circumstances. Egyptians are known for their humor and 'Ammiya'. 'Min ghayr al-mumkin' sounds very 'Fusha' (Classical) to them. In an Egyptian office, you might hear 'Ghayr mumkin' (shorter) more often than the full phrase. In the Maghreb, where French is common, this phrase is the direct equivalent of 'Il n'est pas possible' and is used in all official government communication.

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The 'An' Rule

Always remember to use 'an' (أن) if you are following the phrase with a verb. Without it, the sentence falls apart.

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Don't over-use

If you use this in a casual text to a friend, you'll sound like you're writing a legal contract. Stick to 'mush mumkin' for friends.

Expressing that something cannot be done or achieved.

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The 'An' Rule

Always remember to use 'an' (أن) if you are following the phrase with a verb. Without it, the sentence falls apart.

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Don't over-use

If you use this in a casual text to a friend, you'll sound like you're writing a legal contract. Stick to 'mush mumkin' for friends.

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The Polite No

Use this phrase when you want to say 'no' to a boss or elder. It sounds much more respectful than a direct 'la'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to complete the formal phrase.

من ____ الممكن حضور الحفل.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: غير

The standard formal phrase is 'من غير الممكن'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal news report?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من غير الممكن فتح الحدود.

'من غير الممكن' is the standard for news and formal reports.

Complete the dialogue with the correct formal refusal.

Manager: هل يمكننا إنهاء المشروع اليوم؟ Employee: _________، نحتاج إلى يومين إضافيين.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من غير الممكن

It provides a professional, objective refusal.

Match the Arabic phrase to its English register equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من غير الممكن : Highly Formal

Each phrase has a specific register.

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시각 학습 자료

Formality Levels

Formal
من غير الممكن It is not possible
Casual
مش ممكن Not possible

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal phrase. Fill Blank A2

من ____ الممكن حضور الحفل.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: غير

The standard formal phrase is 'من غير الممكن'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal news report? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من غير الممكن فتح الحدود.

'من غير الممكن' is the standard for news and formal reports.

Complete the dialogue with the correct formal refusal. dialogue_completion B2

Manager: هل يمكننا إنهاء المشروع اليوم؟ Employee: _________، نحتاج إلى يومين إضافيين.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من غير الممكن

It provides a professional, objective refusal.

Match the Arabic phrase to its English register equivalent. Match B2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من غير الممكن : Highly Formal

Each phrase has a specific register.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Not exactly. 'Mustahil' is 'Impossible' (0% chance), while 'Min ghayr al-mumkin' is 'Not possible' (often due to current circumstances).

Only if it's a very formal business text. Otherwise, it's too heavy.

Because it follows the preposition 'min', which puts the following noun in the genitive case (Majrur).

Yes, 'Ghayr mumkin' is shorter and still formal.

No, you don't say 'I am min ghayr al-mumkin'. You say 'It is min ghayr al-mumkin for me to...'

The opposite is 'Min al-mumkin' (It is possible).

Yes, just add 'kana': 'Kana min ghayr al-mumkin' (It was not possible).

The root M-K-N is used, but this specific 3-word phrase is more modern/journalistic.

من غير الممكن تجاهل... (Min ghayr al-mumkin tajahul...)

No, it's actually very polite because it sounds objective.

관련 표현

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مستحيل

similar

Impossible

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ليس بإمكاني

similar

It is not in my power

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صعب

contrast

Difficult

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من الممكن

contrast

It is possible

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غير مسموح

specialized form

Not allowed

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