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untenable in German

untenable in German is unhaltbar, unvertretbar, unbewohnbar — untenable means impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.

untenable in German

unhaltbar
adj
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
unvertretbar
adj
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
unbewohnbar
adj
Unfit for habitation.
unwirtlich
adj
Unfit for habitation.

What does "untenable" mean?

  1. adj Impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.
    "His position became untenable after the scandal broke."
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untenable in a sentence

  • His position became untenable after the scandal broke.
  • The company found its pricing strategy untenable amid rising costs.

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What is "untenable" in German?

"untenable" in German is unhaltbar, unvertretbar, unbewohnbar. untenable means: Impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.

How do you use "untenable" in a sentence?

Example: "His position became untenable after the scandal broke." In German, "untenable" is unhaltbar, unvertretbar, unbewohnbar.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "untenable": unhaltbar, unvertretbar, unbewohnbar, unwirtlich.

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