Posible

possibleadjective

Alternative meanings

possible
probable
feasible
able to happen
able to be done

Pronunciation

poh-SEEB-leh

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from Spanish “posible”. It is used for something that can happen, exist, or be done.

Variants or conjugations

mahimo = possible / can / can be done
puwede = possible / allowed / can
imposible = impossible
kung mahimo = if possible
posibleng = possible before a noun

Related words and expressions

mahimo = can be done or possible
puwede = can or allowed
imposible = impossible
hitabo = happen
himo = make/do

Meaning and usage notes

“Posible” is clear and direct. In everyday conversation, “mahimo” and “puwede” are very useful for saying “can,” “possible,” or “can be done”.