powerless in German
powerless in German is kraftlos, machtlos — powerless means lacking the strength, authority, or ability to do something.
powerless in German
kraftlos
Lacking sufficient power or strength.
machtlos
Lacking legal authority.
What does "powerless" mean?
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adj Lacking the strength, authority, or ability to do something.
"Doctors felt powerless to help as the outbreak spread."
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adj Without electrical power.
"Half the city was left powerless after the storm."
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powerless in a sentence
- Doctors felt powerless to help as the outbreak spread.
- The committee is powerless to change the decision now.
- Half the city was left powerless after the storm.
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What is "powerless" in German?
"powerless" in German is kraftlos, machtlos. powerless means: Lacking the strength, authority, or ability to do something.
How do you use "powerless" in a sentence?
Example: "Doctors felt powerless to help as the outbreak spread." In German, "powerless" is kraftlos, machtlos.
Are there other ways to say "powerless" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "powerless": kraftlos, machtlos.
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