Meaning
To ask about the feasibility or method by which something can occur.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'मुमकिन' is often used interchangeably with 'संभव' due to Urdu influence. In formal settings, 'संभव' is preferred over 'मुमकिन' as it sounds more professional. Speakers often use the phrase with a slightly different intonation, emphasizing the 'कैसे'.
Focus on 'bh'
Ensure you aspirate the 'bh' in 'sambhav' for a native sound.
Use 'mumkin'
Using 'mumkin' makes you sound more fluent in North Indian contexts.
Meaning
To ask about the feasibility or method by which something can occur.
Focus on 'bh'
Ensure you aspirate the 'bh' in 'sambhav' for a native sound.
Use 'mumkin'
Using 'mumkin' makes you sound more fluent in North Indian contexts.
Tone matters
The phrase can sound rude if said with a sharp tone.
Test Yourself
Select the most natural sounding phrase.
Which is the standard way to ask 'How is this possible?'
Standard Hindi word order places the subject first.
Fill in the missing word.
यह ______ संभव है?
'कैसे' means 'how', which fits the question.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.
Match: यह कैसे संभव है?
The phrase directly translates to 'How is this possible'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I finished the marathon in 1 hour. B: ________?
The speaker is expressing disbelief at the speed.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWhich is the standard way to ask 'How is this possible?'
Standard Hindi word order places the subject first.
यह ______ संभव है?
'कैसे' means 'how', which fits the question.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase directly translates to 'How is this possible'.
A: I finished the marathon in 1 hour. B: ________?
The speaker is expressing disbelief at the speed.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
Not if said with a curious tone.
They are synonyms; 'sambhav' is more formal.
Yes, e.g., 'How is it possible for him to be here?'
It is A2, as it requires understanding interrogative structures.
Use 'यह कैसे संभव था?'
Related Phrases
यह कैसे हुआ?
similarHow did this happen?
क्या यह मुमकिन है?
synonymIs this possible?
यह हो सकता है
builds onThis can happen
