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disability in German

disability in German is Behinderung, Invalidität — disability means a physical or mental condition that significantly limits a person's abilities or functioning.

disability in German

Behinderung
noun
(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
Invalidität
noun
(countable, law) Lack of legal qualification to do something; legal incapacity or incompetency.

What does "disability" mean?

  1. noun A physical or mental condition that significantly limits a person's abilities or functioning.
    "Her disability means she uses a wheelchair outside the house."
  2. noun Regular payments made to someone who cannot work because of such a condition, usually from the government or an insurer.
    "He receives disability payments each month while he recovers at home."
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disability in a sentence

  • Her disability means she uses a wheelchair outside the house.
  • The building added ramps to accommodate people with a disability.
  • He receives disability payments each month while he recovers at home.
  • He has been on disability since the accident.

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What is "disability" in German?
"disability" in German is Behinderung, Invalidität. disability means: A physical or mental condition that significantly limits a person's abilities or functioning.
How do you use "disability" in a sentence?
Example: "Her disability means she uses a wheelchair outside the house." In German, "disability" is Behinderung, Invalidität.
Are there other ways to say "disability" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "disability": Behinderung, Invalidität.
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