unable — not having the ability, skill, or means to do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having the ability, skill, or means to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈeɪbəl/
Korean meaning: 할 수 없는, 능력이 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언-에이-블 (강세: 에이)
Example Sentences
- My grandma is unable to use a smartphone but she's a master at using chopsticks.
- I was unable to solve the math problem, so I asked my calculator for help.
- The company was unable to meet the deadline for the project.
unable
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈeɪbəl//
not having the ability, skill, or means to do something
not having the ability, skill, or means to do something
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Origin
14세기 중반에 등장한 단어로, '아닌'을 의미하는 un-과 '할 수 있는'을 의미하는 able이 결합되어 탄생했습니다. able은 라틴어 habilis에서 나온 말로 '쉽게 다룰 수 있는'이라는 뜻이었어요.
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“My grandma is unable to use a smartphone but she's a master at using chopsticks.”
“I was unable to solve the math problem, so I asked my calculator for help.”
“The company was unable to meet the deadline for the project.”
“Due to heavy traffic, we were unable to arrive on time.”
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