English to Afrikaans Meaning of unable - nie in staat

Unable :
nie in staat

gestremde, nie in staat, nie in staat is, hulpeloos, magteloos, onbevoeg, onstabiel, ondoeltreffende, ongeskoolde

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Definitions of unable in English
Examples of unable in English
(1) What I have yet to see is a poor dentist living in the rough part of town unable to feed his or her family!(2) He had claimed it was a new flavouring for saffron rice but had been unable to look me in the eye when he said it.(3) Bird was unable to engage his gears, but managed to get going and finished at the back.(4) They were unable to open the door for visitors by pressing the buzzers in their rooms.(5) It concerns a boy desperate to obtain his mother's love, a love she is unable to give.(6) She was slurring her words and unable to use to her tongue properly to help her make the sounds.(7) If York regulars follow their usual route to the course they will be unable to reach it.(8) Surgeons sewed most of the piece back on but were unable to replace a small section.(9) They could also house children who feel unable to live with a family which is not their own.(10) Windermere yet again were unable to put out their best side due to illness and injury.(11) I am unable to reprint my story here, but if you read some of the links you'll get the gist of it.(12) He would have liked more tomato and was unable to finish his meal saying it became too oily.(13) The job is ideal for those people who would like a bit of extra cash but are unable to fit in many hours of work.(14) I remember now at work being unable to do many of my duties when other people were around.(15) they're unable to read(16) he was unable to go upstairs
Related Phrases of unable
(1) unable to ::
nie in staat om
(2) unable to see ::
nie in staat is om te sien
(3) unable to write ::
nie kan skryf
(4) unable to move ::
nie in staat is om te beweeg
(5) be unable to ::
nie in staat is om
(6) unable to sleep ::
nie in staat is om te slaap
(7) unable to speak ::
nie in staat is om te praat
(8) unable to work ::
nie in staat is om te werk
(9) be unable ::
wees nie
(10) be unable to breathe ::
nie in staat is om asem te haal
Synonyms
Adjective
1. powerless ::
magteloos
2. impotent ::
impotent
3. at a loss ::
teen 'n verlies
4. inadequate ::
onvoldoende
5. incompetent ::
onbevoeg
6. unfit ::
ongeskik
7. unqualified ::
ongekwalifiseerde
8. incapable ::
nie in staat is
Antonyms
1. able ::
staat
2. capable ::
staat
3. competent ::
bevoegde
4. expert ::
kenner
5. fit ::
pas
6. qualified ::
gekwalifiseerde
7. skillful ::
ervare
Different Forms
unable
Word Example from TV Shows
I could've accepted our kids being genetically unable to eat ice cream...

I could've accepted our kids being genetically UNABLE to eat ice cream...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 2

...which we are unable to attend, because we're going to a symposium...

...which we are UNABLE to attend, because we're going to a symposium...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

by the same brilliant minds who were unable to capture

by the same brilliant minds who were UNABLE to capture

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 23

"An eccentric man, with tendency
to megalomania which makes him UNABLE"

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 8

leaving us unable to carry out our duties as sworn brothers of the Night's Watch.

leaving us UNABLE to carry out our duties as sworn brothers of the Night's Watch.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7

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