untauglich

unsuitable; unfit; useless

English translations

  1. 01

    unsuitable

  2. 02

    inadequate

  3. 03

    unfit

Word details

German meaning
Nicht geeignet oder unbrauchbar für einen bestimmten Zweck.
English meaning
Unfit
Synonym
ungeeignet, unbrauchbar
German example
Dieser Hammer ist für diese Arbeit untauglich.
English example
This hammer is unfit for this job.
Comparative
untauglicherSuperlative: am untauglichsten

Example sentences with “untauglich”

  1. Der Plan war völlig untauglich. (The plan was completely unsuitable.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'ungeeignet' and 'untauglich'?

'Untauglich' often implies a lack of capability or effectiveness, whereas 'ungeeignet' means not fit for a specific purpose.