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impotence in German

impotence in German is Machtlosigkeit, Impotenz, Zeugungsunfähigkeit — impotence means a complete lack of power or ability to act or influence events.

impotence in German

Machtlosigkeit
noun
Powerlessness; incapacity.
Impotenz
noun
Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.
Zeugungsunfähigkeit
noun
Inability to copulate or beget children; sterility, erectile dysfunction, etc.

What does "impotence" mean?

  1. noun A complete lack of power or ability to act or influence events.
    "He felt a deep sense of impotence watching the disaster unfold on the news."
  2. noun The medical inability to achieve or maintain an erection.
    "The medication was found to sometimes cause impotence as a side effect."
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impotence in a sentence

  • He felt a deep sense of impotence watching the disaster unfold on the news.
  • The committee's impotence became obvious when none of its recommendations were followed.
  • The medication was found to sometimes cause impotence as a side effect.

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What is "impotence" in German?

"impotence" in German is Machtlosigkeit, Impotenz, Zeugungsunfähigkeit. impotence means: A complete lack of power or ability to act or influence events.

How do you use "impotence" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt a deep sense of impotence watching the disaster unfold on the news." In German, "impotence" is Machtlosigkeit, Impotenz, Zeugungsunfähigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "impotence": Machtlosigkeit, Impotenz, Zeugungsunfähigkeit.

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