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die Möglichkeiten

possibilities, opportunities, options, chances

Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten.

There are many possibilities.

Wir haben alle Möglichkeiten geprüft.

We have checked all possibilities.

Die Möglichkeiten sind unbegrenzt.

The possibilities are unlimited.

to have the possibility ((of -ing / to do sth.)) I have the possibility to travel.

there is the possibility ((that...)) There is the possibility that it will rain.

Synonyms: Chance (chance), Option (option), Gelegenheit (opportunity)

From the adjective 'möglich' (possible) + the suffix '-keit' (-ness, -ity), which forms abstract nouns. So, literally 'possibleness' or 'possibility'.

If something is 'möglich' (possible), then you have a 'Möglichkeit' (possibility). Learn them as a pair.

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