Cool MateThat can't be vs That's impossible
Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.
That can't be
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That's impossible
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| That can't be | That's impossible | |
|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 //ðæt kɑːnt biː//🇺🇸 //ðæt kænt bi// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪmˈpɒsəbl//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪmˈpɑsəbl// |
| Bedeutung | It is impossible or not true that something is the case. | It cannot be done. |
| Beispiel | She got a perfect score on the test? That can't be! | When I heard his plan, I thought, 'That's impossible.' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) |
| Kollokationen | that can't be true, that can't be serious, that can't be possible, that can't be happening | That's impossible to believe, That's impossible to achieve, That's impossible to accept |
| Häufige Fehler | Misuse as a statement of fact rather than opinion., Confuse with 'that cannot be' which sounds more formal., Employ in overly formal contexts where simpler expressions fit better. | Using 'that's impossible' too casually in formal discussions., Confusing the expression with 'it's impossible' when addressing multiple situations., Overusing the phrase for minor challenges. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Used to express disbelief or disagreement. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts, though less formal than academic language. | Use this phrase to express disbelief or skepticism in a situation. It is suitable for informal and formal situations, but can sound a bit strong depending on tone. |
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Häufige Fragen: That can't be vs That's impossible
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen That can't be und That's impossible?
That can't be: It is impossible or not true that something is the case. That's impossible: It cannot be done.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
That can't be: She got a perfect score on the test? That can't be! That's impossible: When I heard his plan, I thought, 'That's impossible.'
Kann ich That can't be und That's impossible austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. That can't be und That's impossible sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.