Die Möglichkeit
Example: Die Möglichkeit, im Ausland zu studieren, erweitert den Horizont.
Definition
"Die Möglichkeit" refers to the chance or opportunity to do something, often implying the potential or capability to achieve a certain action or outcome. For example, "Die Möglichkeit, im Ausland zu studieren" means the opportunity to study abroad, which broadens horizons.
Etymology
The word "die Möglichkeit" comes from the German root "möglich," meaning 'possible,' combined with the suffix "-keit," which forms nouns expressing states or qualities. Did you know? "Möglichkeit" literally translates to 'possibleness,' highlighting its meaning as the state or condition of being possible.
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"Die Möglichkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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