untauglich

untauglicher · am untauglichsten
Based on: taugen
Adjective
1.

unfit, inapplicable, not qualified

(Similar to "ungeeignet" but mainly used for people. The idea is that someone is not able for a certain task. Think for instance being not fit for military service.)
Examples
  • Er ist für den Job untauglich.
  • He is unfit for the job.

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How many meanings does the German word 'untauglich' have?

untauglich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. unfit, inapplicable, not qualified.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'untauglich'?

comparative: untauglicher / superlative: am untauglichsten

What is 'untauglich' related to?

The word 'untauglich' is related to taugen.

Where can I learn more about 'untauglich'?

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