Questions & Answers about Det är inte möjligt idag.
How does the word möjligt connect to the -het nouns we're studying in this lesson?
The root of this word is the adjective möjlig (possible). By adding the suffix -het, you create the noun en möjlighet (a possibility or an opportunity). As you've learned, all nouns derived with the -het suffix are reliably en-words.
Why does möjligt end with a -t here instead of just being möjlig?
In Swedish, adjectives must agree with the noun or pronoun they describe. Because the subject of this sentence is the neuter pronoun det (it), the adjective takes its neuter form, which means adding a -t to make it möjligt.
What is the rule for where inte goes in this sentence?
In a standard main clause like this one, the negation inte comes directly after the first (conjugated) verb, which is är. It must sit between the verb and the adjective it is negating (möjligt).
Can I write idag as two words (i dag)?
Yes, absolutely! Both idag and i dag are perfectly correct and mean the exact same thing. The Swedish Language Council traditionally recommends the two-word version (i dag) for formal writing, but the one-word version is extremely common everywhere.
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