untauglich
unfit · unsuitable
Etwas oder jemand ist nicht geeignet, um eine bestimmte Aufgabe zu erfüllen oder ein Ziel zu erreichen.
The German word "untauglich" is an adjective that means "inadequate," "unsuitable," or "unfit." It is made up of the prefix "un" (indicating negation) and the root "tauglich," which means "suitable" or "fit."
Similar words in German include "ungeeignet" (unqualified), "untauglich" (foolish or incompetent), and "nicht geeignet" (not appropriate).
The distinction lies primarily in the nuances of usage: while "untauglich" often stresses a lack of fitness or appropriateness in a general context, "ungeeignet" tends to imply a failure to meet specific requirements or standards. Additionally, "untauglich" can sometimes carry a connotation of being unserviceable or inapt in a more technical or functional sense.
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Examples
Das Gerät ist leider untauglich.adjective
Unfortunately, the device is unfit.
Sein altes Handy bleibt völlig untauglich für moderne Apps.adjective
His old phone remains completely unsuitable for modern apps.
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