adjective
possible, possible (adj.)
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An adjective meaning 'possible'. Common antonym: 'unmöglich' ('impossible'). It is gradable: comparative 'möglicher', superlative 'am möglichsten'. Not a participle. Used to describe feasibility or likelihood (e.g., 'Das ist möglich'). Attributive example: 'ein möglicher Grund'. Can be intensified (sehr möglich) and used in modal constructions 'Es ist möglich, dass...'.
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Es ist möglich, dass es morgen regnet.
It's possible that it will rain tomorrow.
Viele Lösungen sind möglich.
Many solutions are possible.
Es war möglich, dass das Team das Ziel erreichte, weil die Spieler konzentriert arbeiteten.
It was possible that the team reached the goal because the players worked with concentration.
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Imagine a path opening with a sign 'möglich' meaning it's possible.
Sounds like English 'mojo' + 'lich' — think 'possible'.
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Used to express possibility; often used with 'es ist'.