inept in German
inept in German is unfähig, ungeeignet, untauglich — inept means lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.
inept in German
unfähig
Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.
ungeeignet
Unfit; unsuitable.
untauglich
Unfit; unsuitable.
What does "inept" mean?
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adjective Lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.
"He made an inept attempt at fixing the leak and flooded the kitchen."
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adjective Not suited to the situation; inappropriate.
"His joke was an inept remark to make at a funeral."
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inept in a sentence
- He made an inept attempt at fixing the leak and flooded the kitchen.
- The referee's inept handling of the match angered both teams.
- His joke was an inept remark to make at a funeral.
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What is "inept" in German?
"inept" in German is unfähig, ungeeignet, untauglich. inept means: Lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.
How do you use "inept" in a sentence?
Example: "He made an inept attempt at fixing the leak and flooded the kitchen." In German, "inept" is unfähig, ungeeignet, untauglich.
Are there other ways to say "inept" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "inept": unfähig, ungeeignet, untauglich.
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