võimatud

Võimatud is an Estonian adjective meaning "impossible" or "not doable." It is used to describe actions, plans, or outcomes that cannot be achieved under the given conditions or constraints. The word conveys a sense of being beyond possibility rather than simply difficult.

Grammatically, võimatud is the plural nominative form of võimatu. It commonly appears with plural nouns to indicate that multiple things are not doable, for example: võimatud ülesanded (impossible tasks) or võimatud katsed (impossible attempts). In the singular, the form would be võimatu, which describes a single impossible thing. Like other Estonian adjectives, the form changes according to case, number, and definiteness, but võimatud is most often seen in the plural nominative in everyday usage.

In distinction to võimatu, which refers to the impossibility of a situation or action, another related term is võimetu, meaning "incapable" and typically used to describe a person or entity lacking ability. The noun võimatus denotes the abstract concept of impossibility. These related terms help clarify whether a statement concerns the nature of a task, the capabilities of a person, or the general notion of impossibility.

Võimatud can appear in philosophical, scientific, or journalistic contexts to discuss the limits of what can be achieved. While it conveys a strong assessment of feasibility, its use remains objective and descriptive, avoiding judgment beyond the simple fact of impossibility.