Example: És impossible arribar a temps sense cotxe avui.
Definition
"És impossible" is a Catalan phrase meaning something cannot be done or achieved. It expresses that a certain action or event is not possible, as in the example: "És impossible arribar a temps sense cotxe avui" (It is impossible to arrive on time without a car today).
Translations
It's impossible
Es imposible
Dat is onmogelijk
C'est impossible
Das ist unmöglich
Etymology
The phrase "És impossible" comes from Catalan, where "és" means "is" and "impossible" means "impossible." "Impossible" itself comes from Latin "impossibilis," combining "in-" (not) and "possibilis" (possible). The phrase literally means "is not possible." Did you know that "impossible" has similar roots in many Romance languages, showing a shared Latin heritage?
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