Bedeutung
Lacking the ability to do something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'työkyvytön' is a vital part of the Finnish social security system (Kela). It determines if a person is eligible for a disability pension. Finns value 'osaaminen' (know-how). Calling a colleague 'kyvytön' is a very serious insult and can be seen as workplace bullying if not used in a formal HR context. 'Oikeustoimikyvyttömyys' refers to a person's inability to understand the consequences of their legal actions, often due to dementia or mental illness. Journalists use 'kyvytön' to hold power to account. It is a common word in headlines during government crises.
Use with 'osoittautua'
To sound like a native B2/C1 speaker, use 'osoittautua kyvyttömäksi' (to prove to be incapable). It's a very common high-level collocation.
Don't over-use
It's a strong word. If you use it too much, you might sound overly negative or clinical.
Bedeutung
Lacking the ability to do something.
Use with 'osoittautua'
To sound like a native B2/C1 speaker, use 'osoittautua kyvyttömäksi' (to prove to be incapable). It's a very common high-level collocation.
Don't over-use
It's a strong word. If you use it too much, you might sound overly negative or clinical.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ymmärtää' (to understand).
Hän on täysin kyvytön _______ tätä monimutkaista asiaa.
After 'kyvytön', we use the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan/-mään).
Which sentence is the most natural for a formal report?
The manager was unable to lead the team.
'Olla kyvytön' is the most appropriate formal choice for a professional report.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are common fixed expressions using 'kyvytön'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'kyvytön'.
A: Miksi he eivät tehneet päätöstä? B: He olivat _______ sopimaan ehdoista.
The subject 'he' (they) is plural, so the adjective must be in the partitive plural 'kyvyttömiä' after the verb 'olla'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHän on täysin kyvytön _______ tätä monimutkaista asiaa.
After 'kyvytön', we use the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan/-mään).
The manager was unable to lead the team.
'Olla kyvytön' is the most appropriate formal choice for a professional report.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common fixed expressions using 'kyvytön'.
A: Miksi he eivät tehneet päätöstä? B: He olivat _______ sopimaan ehdoista.
The subject 'he' (they) is plural, so the adjective must be in the partitive plural 'kyvyttömiä' after the verb 'olla'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt can be. In a professional context, it's a serious critique. In a personal context, it's very harsh.
Yes, for example, 'Tämä tietokone on kyvytön pyörittämään tätä peliä.'
They are very similar. 'Kyvytön' often implies a lack of inherent talent or capacity, while 'kykenemätön' implies being unable to perform a specific act.
No, you can say 'Hän on kyvytön' (He is incapable), but usually the context implies what they are incapable of.
Verwandte Redewendungen
kykenemätön
synonymIncapable of doing something.
pystymätön
similarUnable to manage or do.
taidoton
specialized formUnskilled.
kyvykäs
contrastCapable/Talented.
