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inability in German

inability in German is Unfähigkeit, Unvermögen — inability means not having the skill, power, or resources needed to do something.

inability in German

Unfähigkeit
noun
Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.
Unvermögen
noun
Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.

What does "inability" mean?

  1. noun Not having the skill, power, or resources needed to do something.
    "Her inability to swim kept her from joining the boat trip."
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inability in a sentence

  • Her inability to swim kept her from joining the boat trip.
  • His inability to speak French made the trip to Paris more stressful.

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What is "inability" in German?
"inability" in German is Unfähigkeit, Unvermögen. inability means: Not having the skill, power, or resources needed to do something.
How do you use "inability" in a sentence?
Example: "Her inability to swim kept her from joining the boat trip." In German, "inability" is Unfähigkeit, Unvermögen.
Are there other ways to say "inability" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "inability": Unfähigkeit, Unvermögen.
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