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A word borrowed from English that means 'möglich' (possible) or 'machbar' (feasible). It is often used in informal or business contexts.
Ist es possible, das Meeting auf morgen zu verschieben?
Is it possible to move the meeting to tomorrow?
'Possible' is an English loanword (Anglicism). It is mainly used in informal everyday speech or in certain industries such as IT or marketing.
Machen wir das so, oder ist das nicht possible?
Should we do it this way, or is that not possible?
This adjective is used almost exclusively predicatively, meaning after the noun with a verb like 'sein' (to be) or 'machen' (to make). Using it directly before a noun (attributively) is very unusual and sounds unnatural.
Eine frühere Lieferung ist leider nicht possible.
An earlier delivery is unfortunately not possible.
A very common fixed expression is 'so schnell wie possible'. It is the Germanized version of the English 'as soon as possible' (ASAP).
Bitte schick mir die Unterlagen so schnell wie possible.
Please send me the documents as soon as possible.
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Möglich and possible can both express that something can be realized. Möglich is the usual German word in everyday and standard language; possible is an English borrowing used mainly in certain informal or business contexts. For normal German sentences, möglich is usually the better choice.
Eine Änderung des Termins ist im Geschäftsgespräch noch possible.
In the business conversation, a change to the appointment is still possible.
Eine Änderung des Termins ist noch möglich.
A change to the appointment is still possible.
