unfähig
unable
not able to do something
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unfähig with Russian translation
unfähig usage examples
Я не способен вставать так рано.
Ich bin unfähig, so früh aufzustehen.
Без помощи он не смог нести чемодан.
Ohne Hilfe war er unfähig, den Koffer zu tragen.
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unfähig synonyms
What's the difference between unfähig / nicht fähig / nicht imstande / außerstande / hilflos / machtlos
Neutral: means 'not capable' and is often used for a lack of skill or ability.
A bit more formal/literary: 'not in a position/able to' do something.
Formal and somewhat literary; emphasizes complete inability to do something.
Means 'helpless': not only unable to act, but also lacking support or control.
Emphasizes lack of power or influence; often used for situations you cannot change.
Very common neutral phrase meaning 'not able' or 'unable' to do something.
Emphasizes lacking the specific ability needed for that action.
Old-fashioned or very literary; today it is rarely used with the meaning 'unable'.
A longer, somewhat bookish phrasing; stresses inability for a specific action.
Infinitive form, more formal and literary; means 'to be unable'.
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How to pronounce unfähig and what this word means
unfähig means unable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce unfähig
/ˈʊnfɛːɡ/
unfähig translation
unable
unfähig examples
Ich bin unfähig, so früh aufzustehen.
unfähig transcription
/ˈʊnfɛːɡ/
Questions about this word
unfähig meaning: what does it mean?
nicht in der Lage, etwas zu tun
unfähig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
unfähig is pronounced as /ˈʊnfɛːɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
unfähig definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich bin unfähig, so früh aufzustehen. Translation: Я не способен вставать так рано.
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