असंभव

/əsəm.bəʋ/
adjectiveIntermediate impossible
formal

Not able to occur, exist, or be done; not possible.

उसके लिए इतनी जल्दी तैयार होना असंभव है।

It's impossible for him to get ready so quickly.

अंतरिक्ष में ऑक्सीजन के बिना जीवित रहना असंभव है।

Surviving in space without oxygen is impossible.

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Used to describe tasks, situations, or events that cannot happen or be achieved.

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Common Mistakes

Avoid using 'असंभव' for abstract concepts like emotions or feelings. For example, do not say 'असंभव प्यार' (impossible love) unless referring to a literal impossibility (e.g., loving someone who is physically unreachable).

Gold Rule

Usage with 'होना'

In Hindi, 'असंभव' is often used with the verb 'होना' (to be) to form sentences like 'यह असंभव है' (This is impossible).

📖Word Origin

Sanskrit 'asambhava' (असंभव) from 'a-' (not) + 'sambhava' (possibility). The prefix 'a-' negates the root 'sambhava' (possibility), forming the meaning 'not possible'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to express that something cannot be done or achieved. Often followed by 'होना' (to be) in sentences.

Word Breakdown

अ-
not
prefix
+
संभव
possible
root
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश