Infinitive + mümkündür

Mümkündür Possibility

Level 3

infinitive + mümkündür = 'It is possible to [verb]'.
infinitive + mümkün deyil = 'It is not possible to [verb]'.

How It Works

The construction infinitive + mümkündür is the standard way to discuss options and feasibility in Azerbaijani. The infinitive acts as the subject and typically precedes the predicate.

1. Structure:
The verb is in the infinitive form (-maq/-mək). The word mümkün means 'possible', and -dür is the assertive copula ('is').

2. Negation:
To say something is impossible, use deyil after mümkün: mümkün deyil.

3. Personal Possibility:
To specify who can do the action, replace the infinitive with a possessed verbal noun. For example: Getməyim mümkündür (It is possible for me to go).

4. Formal Alternative:
In formal contexts, you may see mümkündür ki... followed by a clause. When using this structure, the verb in the subordinate clause must be in the subjunctive mood (using imperative/optative endings). For example: Mümkündür ki, yağış yağsın (It is possible that it may rain).

5. Tense Changes:
While mümkündür is present tense, you can change the time by using the auxiliary verb olmaq (to be/become):

  • Mümkün olacaq - It will be possible.
  • Mümkün idi - It was possible.

Examples (4)

  1. Burada park etmək mümkündür.

    It is possible to park here.

    Word by Word: Here park to-do possible-is.

    This implies that there is space available or that parking is legally allowed in this spot.

  2. Bileti onlayn almaq mümkündür.

    It is possible to buy the ticket online.

    Word by Word: Ticket online to-buy possible-is.

    This describes a feature of the system; the option to buy online exists.

  3. Bu problemi həll etmək mümkün deyil.

    It is not possible to solve this problem.

    Word by Word: This problem solve to-do possible not.

    Uses 'mümkün deyil' to express that the task cannot be achieved.

  4. Sizinlə sabah görüşmək mümkündür?

    Is it possible to meet with you tomorrow?

    Word by Word: With-you tomorrow to-meet possible-is?

    A polite way to ask about someone's availability or the feasibility of a meeting.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the dative case (-a/-ə) for the verb.

    Getməyə mümkündür.
    Getmək mümkündür.

    Learners often try to translate 'to go' literally using the dative case. In Azerbaijani, the infinitive (-maq/-mək) acts as the subject and must stay in the nominative form.

  • Using it for personal skills or talents.

    Mən üzmək mümkündür.
    Mən üzə bilirəm.

    If you want to say 'I can swim' (as a skill), you should use the ability suffix -(y)a bilmək. 'Üzmək mümkündür' means 'Swimming is possible (for anyone/generally)'.

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Learn This First

To understand 'mümkündür + infinitive', a learner needs to be familiar with the Azerbaijani infinitive form and how nominal predicates are formed using the assertive suffix '-dır'. It is also helpful to have encountered similar impersonal constructions like 'lazımdır' which follow the same syntactic structure.

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