Ze kon niet naar de vergadering komen.
English: She was unable to come to the meeting.
niet in staat /nˌitɪnstˈaːt/ · adjective · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "unable".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- unable
- Translation
- niet in staat
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | niet in staat |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- niet in staat + noun / It is niet in staat
- Examples
- Ze kon niet naar de vergadering komen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Ik kan deze zware doos niet optillen.
English: I am unable to lift this heavy box.
Hij kon zijn sleutels niet vinden.
English: He was unable to find his keys.
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