Significado
Asking about feasibility
Contexto cultural
In meetings, starting a suggestion with 'Kya yeh mumkin hai...' is seen as humble and collaborative. It avoids sounding like you are imposing your will on others. In the refined 'Ganga-Jamuni' culture, direct questions are often avoided. 'Mumkin' is used to create a buffer of politeness. Because 'Mumkin' implies that things are only possible if circumstances allow, it is deeply linked to the concept of 'Tawakkul' (trust in fate). In local bazaars, using 'mumkin' can be a tactical move. It signals that you are a serious buyer looking for a realistic price.
The 'Ke' Connector
Always use 'ke' (that) if you want to add an action after the phrase. e.g., 'Kya yeh mumkin hai ke...?'
Don't skip the 'Hai'
In Urdu, the 'is' (hai) is crucial. Ending with just 'Mumkin' sounds like an incomplete thought.
Significado
Asking about feasibility
The 'Ke' Connector
Always use 'ke' (that) if you want to add an action after the phrase. e.g., 'Kya yeh mumkin hai ke...?'
Don't skip the 'Hai'
In Urdu, the 'is' (hai) is crucial. Ending with just 'Mumkin' sounds like an incomplete thought.
Softening the Blow
If someone asks you this and you want to say no, start with 'Maazrat chahta hoon, lekin...' (I apologize, but...).
Pointing works!
If you forget the grammar, just point at a menu item and say 'Mumkin?' with a rising tone. People will understand!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Is this possible?'
کیا یہ _______ ہے؟
'Mumkin' means possible. 'Zaroori' means necessary and 'Aasan' means easy.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for a discount?
Choose the best option:
Using 'mumkin hai' is the standard polite way to inquire about feasibility.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: کیا یہ _______ ہے کہ میں کل ٹیسٹ دوں؟ Teacher: جی ہاں، کوئی بات نہیں۔
The student is asking for a possibility (to take the test tomorrow).
Match the Urdu phrase to the situation.
Situation: You want to know if a broken watch can be fixed.
This directly asks about the feasibility of the repair.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to use 'Kya yeh mumkin hai?'
Travel
- • Changing seats
- • Refunds
- • Late arrival
Work
- • Deadlines
- • Meetings
- • Leaves
Social
- • Favors
- • Invitations
- • Changes
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosکیا یہ _______ ہے؟
'Mumkin' means possible. 'Zaroori' means necessary and 'Aasan' means easy.
Choose the best option:
Using 'mumkin hai' is the standard polite way to inquire about feasibility.
Student: کیا یہ _______ ہے کہ میں کل ٹیسٹ دوں؟ Teacher: جی ہاں، کوئی بات نہیں۔
The student is asking for a possibility (to take the test tomorrow).
Situation: You want to know if a broken watch can be fixed.
This directly asks about the feasibility of the repair.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, you don't say 'He is possible.' You say 'It is possible for him.' (Un ke liye mumkin hai).
Yes, it is very common in texting. You can even shorten it to 'Mumkin?'
'Mumkin' is an adjective (possible), while 'Ho sakta' is a verb phrase (can happen). 'Mumkin' is slightly more formal.
It is an Arabic word that is fully integrated into Urdu.
Simply say 'Yeh mumkin nahi hai.'
It's better to use 'Kya main...?' for 'May I', but 'Kya yeh mumkin ہے کہ میں...؟' is a very polite alternative.
No, 'Mumkin' remains the same regardless of the gender of the subject.
Yes, this phrase is identical in spoken Hindi, though the script is different.
It's rarely 'too' formal, but with your best friend, 'Ho jayega?' might be more natural.
Yes! 'Kya aaj barish mumkin hai?' (Is rain possible today?)
There is no plural form for 'Mumkin'.
Yes, many Bollywood and Lollywood songs use 'Mumkin' to talk about love and destiny.
Frases relacionadas
ہو سکتا ہے
similarIt can happen / Maybe
ناممکن
contrastImpossible
شاید
similarPerhaps
امکان ہے
specialized formThere is a possibility
اگر ممکن ہو
builds onIf possible
