Meaning and Usage
'가능' means 'possibility' or 'capability' and is often used to express whether something can be done or is possible. It is a noun derived from the adjective '가능하다' (to be possible).
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '가능' in formal or business contexts, such as project planning, scheduling, or discussing feasibility. It can also be used in everyday conversation when discussing whether something can happen or be done.
Collocations and Patterns
- '가능하다' (to be possible): the most common verb form.
- '가능하면' (if possible): used to politely request or suggest something.
- '완료 가능' (completion possible): often used in project or task contexts.
- '해결 가능성' (possibility of solving): used when discussing chances or likelihood.
Register and Politeness
'가능' itself is neutral and formal. When combined with polite verb endings like '-합니다', it fits well in formal speech or writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '가능' with '기능' (function). Remember, '가능' relates to possibility or capability, while '기능' refers to function or feature.
Use '가능' when you want to talk about whether something can be done or is feasible.