είναι αδύνατον να (X)

Translations

• it is impossible to
• there's no way to

Forms

Usage Notes

Usually followed by να + subjunctive verb

Etymology

Direct calque from Ancient Greek ἀδύνατόν ἐστι

Cultural Context

Standard expression used in both formal and informal contexts

• 'αδύνατον' sounds like 'unable' - if something is unable to happen, it's impossible