Russian Expression · Native
Не может быть
that cannot be
Pronunciation: Не может быть
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: that cannot be.
Example
Не может быть, поезд уже пришёл?
That cannot be; has the train arrived already?
Practice tips
- Practice Не может быть out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian expression is for native-level learners.