Unfähig - translation, pronunciation and examples
unable
not able to do something
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When to use unfähig
nicht arbeiten können
nicht sprechen können
nicht bewegen können
nicht zahlen können
nicht teilnehmen können
unfähig usage examples
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unable — not able to do something
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.
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What's the difference between unfähig / nicht fähig / nicht imstande / außerstande / hilflos / machtlos
unable — not able to do something
Ich bin unfähig, so früh aufzustehen.
Я не способен вставать так рано.
Neutral: means 'not capable' and is often used for a lack of skill or ability.
Er ist nicht fähig, die Aufgabe allein zu lösen.
Он не способен решить задачу самостоятельно.
A bit more formal/literary: 'not in a position/able to' do something.
Ich war nicht imstande, ihm zu helfen.
Я не был в состоянии ему помочь.
Formal and somewhat literary; emphasizes complete inability to do something.
Die Behörde war außerstande, sofort zu reagieren.
Ведомство было не в состоянии немедленно отреагировать.
Means 'helpless': not only unable to act, but also lacking support or control.
Das Kind wirkte in der neuen Situation hilflos.
Ребёнок выглядел беспомощным в новой ситуации.
Emphasizes lack of power or influence; often used for situations you cannot change.
Die Eltern fühlten sich gegen die Entscheidung machtlos.
Родители чувствовали себя бессильными перед этим решением.
Very common neutral phrase meaning 'not able' or 'unable' to do something.
Ich bin heute nicht in der Lage, lange zu arbeiten.
Сегодня я не в состоянии долго работать.
Emphasizes lacking the specific ability needed for that action.
Er war nicht dazu fähig, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
Он не был способен сказать правду.
Old-fashioned or very literary; today it is rarely used with the meaning 'unable'.
Er war nicht vermögend, die Kosten zu tragen.
Он не был в состоянии покрыть расходы.
A longer, somewhat bookish phrasing; stresses inability for a specific action.
Er ist zu solchem Verhalten nicht fähig.
Он не способен на такое поведение.
Infinitive form, more formal and literary; means 'to be unable'.
Die Firma wäre außerstande sein, den Auftrag rechtzeitig zu erfüllen.
Компания была бы не в состоянии выполнить заказ вовремя.
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How to pronounce unfähig and what this word means
unfähig translation: 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/
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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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