mulig

Mulig is a Norwegian adjective meaning capable of being done, feasible, or not precluded. It is used to express that a situation, plan, or outcome could occur under certain conditions. The term is common in everyday speech as well as in formal writing, and it can describe events, proposals, or possibilities.

In usage, mulig commonly accompanies both infinitive clauses and finite clauses. For example,Det er mulig å gjøre dette (It is possible to do this) uses the infinitive with å. It can also introduce a clause with at (Det er mulig at han kommer – It is possible that he will come). The adverbial form muligens (or muligens) means perhaps or possibly, as in Det er muligens at han kommer.

Etymology and cognates: mulig is cognate with Danish mulig and Swedish möjlig, and all derive from common Germanic roots related to ability or possibility. While exact historical forms vary by language, the family connection reflects a shared concept of capacity and feasibility across Scandinavian tongues and other Germanic languages.

See also: related terms include sannsynlig (likely), umulig (impossible), and potensiell (potential). Mulig remains a core descriptor for assessing feasibility, uncertainty, and prospective outcomes in Norwegian.