A2 Expression 중립

Das ist unmöglich.

That is impossible.

Stating that something cannot happen or be done.

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문화적 배경

Germans value directness. 'Das ist unmöglich' is seen as honest, not rude. Austrians might use the same phrase but with a slightly softer tone or more polite particles. Swiss German speakers might use 'Das geht nicht' more frequently than 'Das ist unmöglich' in daily life. Americans often use 'That's impossible' but might add 'I'm sorry' to soften the blow.

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Keep it simple

Don't add extra words. 'Das ist unmöglich' is strong enough on its own.

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Be direct

Don't worry about being rude. Germans appreciate the clarity.

Stating that something cannot happen or be done.

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Keep it simple

Don't add extra words. 'Das ist unmöglich' is strong enough on its own.

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Be direct

Don't worry about being rude. Germans appreciate the clarity.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Kannst du das in 5 Minuten machen? Nein, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: das ist unmöglich

The context implies a refusal due to time constraints.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the best way to decline a request.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Das ist unmöglich.

Simplicity is preferred in German.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Können wir fliegen? B: ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Das ist unmöglich.

Flying without a plane is impossible.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are asked to do something that violates the laws of physics.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Das ist unmöglich.

Violating physics is the definition of impossible.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Kannst du das in 5 Minuten machen? Nein, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: das ist unmöglich

The context implies a refusal due to time constraints.

Which sentence is more natural? Choose A2

Choose the best way to decline a request.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Das ist unmöglich.

Simplicity is preferred in German.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Können wir fliegen? B: ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Das ist unmöglich.

Flying without a plane is impossible.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You are asked to do something that violates the laws of physics.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Das ist unmöglich.

Violating physics is the definition of impossible.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

No, it is direct. It is only rude if you use it to dismiss someone's feelings.

Yes, if you are asked to do something you cannot do. It shows you know your limits.

관련 표현

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Das geht nicht

synonym

That doesn't work

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Das ist ausgeschlossen

similar

That is excluded

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Das ist machbar

contrast

That is doable

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Das ist möglich

contrast

That is possible

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