omöjligt

Omöjligt is a Swedish word that translates to "impossible" in English. It is used to describe something that cannot be done, achieved, or experienced. The concept of impossibility can be approached from various perspectives, including logical, physical, and practical.

Logically impossible things are those that contradict fundamental laws of logic, such as a square circle. These are generally considered to be nonsensical and outside the realm of possibility from a theoretical standpoint.

Physically impossible things are those that violate the known laws of physics. For example, it is physically impossible to travel faster than the speed of light according to current scientific understanding. While scientific theories can evolve, actions defying established physical principles are deemed impossible.

Practically impossible things are those that, while not strictly violating logic or physics, are so extraordinarily difficult or improbable that they are considered unachievable in practice. This could include, for instance, winning every lottery in the world simultaneously.

The word "omöjligt" can also be used figuratively to express extreme difficulty or frustration, even if the task is technically possible. For example, someone might say a task is "omöjligt" if they feel overwhelmed by its complexity or the lack of resources. The perception of impossibility can be subjective and influenced by individual capabilities and circumstances.