die Möglichkeiten
Translation
possibilities, opportunities, options, chances
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Chance (chance), Option (option), Gelegenheit (opportunity)
Etymology
Formed from 'möglich' (possible) and the noun-forming suffix '-keit' (equivalent to English '-ity' or '-ness').
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'möglich'. Think: 'möglich' describes a state, 'Möglichkeit' is the thing itself.