असंभव की बात
/əsəm̩bʱəʋ kiː baːt/A task or goal that is impossible to achieve, often used to express skepticism or dismissal of an idea.
उसने कहा कि वह रात भर में पूरा शहर बना देगा। मैंने कहा, 'असंभव की बात है!'
He said he'd build the entire city overnight. I said, 'That's an impossible task!'
तुम चाहते हो कि मैं बिना पैसों के घर खरीद लूँ? असंभव की बात है।
You want me to buy a house without money? That's an impossible task.
Often used in casual conversation to reject an unrealistic suggestion.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use 'असंभव की बात' when someone suggests something highly unrealistic. It’s stronger than simply saying 'impossible' and conveys a dismissive tone.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate this phrase word-for-word. Instead, use idiomatic English equivalents like 'impossible task' or 'pipe dream'.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'असंभव' (asambhav, meaning 'impossible') and 'की बात' (kī bāt, meaning 'matter' or 'thing'). It emerged in Hindi as a compound expression to describe tasks that cannot be accomplished.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is used to express strong disbelief or rejection of a proposal. It is common in both spoken and written Hindi but is informal in register.