असंभव की बात

/əsəm̩bʱəʋ kiː baːt/
phraseIntermediate impossible taskidiom
What It Really Means
A task or goal that is so unrealistic it cannot be achieved, often used to dismiss an idea outright.
Literal Meaning
A matter of impossibility.
Literal Breakdown
असंभवimpossible+की बातmatter
Mental Image
The phrase evokes an image of a task so difficult or unrealistic that it cannot even be considered seriously.
When to Use
Imagine a friend suggests building a skyscraper in a day. You might respond, 'असंभव की बात है!' to dismiss the idea as completely unfeasible.
Cultural Note
This phrase reflects the Hindi emphasis on practicality and realism. It is often used in everyday conversation to shut down impractical suggestions.
informal

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.

💡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.

Word Breakdown

असंभव
impossible
compound
+
की बात
matter/thing
phrase
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