disabled in German

disabled in German is behinderten-, deaktiviert, gesperrt — disabled means having a lasting physical or mental condition that limits activity or function.

disabled in German

behinderten-

adj

Made incapable of use or action.

deaktiviert

adj

Made incapable of use or action.

gesperrt

adj

Made incapable of use or action.

behindert

adj

Having a disability.

Behinderter

noun

(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

Mensch mit Behinderung

noun

(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

What does "disabled" mean?

adj Having a lasting physical or mental condition that limits activity or function.
"The museum is fully accessible, with ramps and lifts for disabled visitors."
adj Made unable to work or operate; switched off.
"The alarm was disabled during the repairs, so nobody heard anything that night."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

disabled in a sentence

The museum is fully accessible, with ramps and lifts for disabled visitors.
The car park has reserved spaces for disabled drivers.
The alarm was disabled during the repairs, so nobody heard anything that night.
The disabled elevator meant we had to take the stairs.

Similar words in German

indisposed inoperative invalid

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "disabled" in German?

"disabled" in German is behinderten-, deaktiviert, gesperrt. disabled means: Having a lasting physical or mental condition that limits activity or function.

How do you use "disabled" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum is fully accessible, with ramps and lifts for disabled visitors." In German, "disabled" is behinderten-, deaktiviert, gesperrt.

Are there other ways to say "disabled" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "disabled": behinderten-, deaktiviert, gesperrt, behindert, Behinderter, Mensch mit Behinderung.

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