English to German Meaning of unable - unfähig


Unable :
unfähig

behindert, unfähig, hilflos, machtlos, inkompetent, wackelig, ineffizient, unerfahren

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Definitions of unable in English
Examples of unable in English
(1) What I have yet to see is a poor dentist living in the rough part of town unable to feed his or her family!(2) He had claimed it was a new flavouring for saffron rice but had been unable to look me in the eye when he said it.(3) Bird was unable to engage his gears, but managed to get going and finished at the back.(4) They were unable to open the door for visitors by pressing the buzzers in their rooms.(5) It concerns a boy desperate to obtain his mother's love, a love she is unable to give.(6) She was slurring her words and unable to use to her tongue properly to help her make the sounds.(7) If York regulars follow their usual route to the course they will be unable to reach it.(8) Surgeons sewed most of the piece back on but were unable to replace a small section.(9) They could also house children who feel unable to live with a family which is not their own.(10) Windermere yet again were unable to put out their best side due to illness and injury.(11) I am unable to reprint my story here, but if you read some of the links you'll get the gist of it.(12) He would have liked more tomato and was unable to finish his meal saying it became too oily.(13) The job is ideal for those people who would like a bit of extra cash but are unable to fit in many hours of work.(14) I remember now at work being unable to do many of my duties when other people were around.(15) they're unable to read(16) he was unable to go upstairs
Related Phrases of unable
(1) unable to ::
unfähig zu
(2) unable to see ::
unfähig zu sehen
(3) unable to write ::
nicht schreiben können
(4) unable to move ::
bewegungsunfähig
(5) be unable to ::
nicht in der Lage zu
(6) unable to sleep ::
nicht schlafen können
(7) unable to speak ::
nicht fähig zu sprechen
(8) unable to work ::
unfähig zu arbeiten
(9) be unable ::
unfähig sein
(10) be unable to breathe ::
nicht in der Lage zu atmen
Synonyms
Adjective
1. powerless ::
machtlos
2. impotent ::
impotent
3. at a loss ::
mit Verlust
4. inadequate ::
unzureichend
5. incompetent ::
inkompetent
6. unfit ::
untauglich
7. unqualified ::
unqualifiziert
8. incapable ::
unfähig
Antonyms
1. able ::
fähig
2. capable ::
fähig
3. competent ::
kompetent
4. expert ::
Experte
5. fit ::
passen
6. qualified ::
qualifiziert
7. skillful ::
geschickt
Different Forms
unable
Word Example from TV Shows
...which we are unable to attend,
because we're going to a symposium...

...which we are UNABLE to attend, because we're going to a symposium...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

leaving us unable to carry out our duties
as sworn brothers of the Night's Watch.

leaving us UNABLE to carry out our duties as sworn brothers of the Night's Watch.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7

"An eccentric man, with tendency
to megalomania which makes him UNABLE"

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 8

I am unable to confront my accuser,
a non-human entity, to wit, a camera.

I am UNABLE to confront my accuser, a non-human entity, to wit, a camera.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

We're done here.
Roped into working-- Unable to quit.

We're done here. Roped into working-- Unable to quit.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 6

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