B2 Collocation 격식체

olla kyvytön

to be incapable

Lacking the ability to do something.

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문화적 배경

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.

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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.

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Don't over-use

It's a strong word. If you use it too much, you might sound overly negative or clinical.

Lacking the ability to do something.

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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.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ymmärtää' (to understand).

Hän on täysin kyvytön _______ tätä monimutkaista asiaa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ymmärtämään

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.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Johtaja oli kyvytön johtamaan tiimiä.

'Olla kyvytön' is the most appropriate formal choice for a professional report.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English context.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

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.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kyvyttömiä

The subject 'he' (they) is plural, so the adjective must be in the partitive plural 'kyvyttömiä' after the verb 'olla'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ymmärtää' (to understand). Fill Blank B1

Hän on täysin kyvytön _______ tätä monimutkaista asiaa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ymmärtämään

After 'kyvytön', we use the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan/-mään).

Which sentence is the most natural for a formal report? Choose B2

The manager was unable to lead the team.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Johtaja oli kyvytön johtamaan tiimiä.

'Olla kyvytön' is the most appropriate formal choice for a professional report.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English context. Match B2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are common fixed expressions using 'kyvytön'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'kyvytön'. dialogue_completion B2

A: Miksi he eivät tehneet päätöstä? B: He olivat _______ sopimaan ehdoista.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kyvyttömiä

The subject 'he' (they) is plural, so the adjective must be in the partitive plural 'kyvyttömiä' after the verb 'olla'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It 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.

관련 표현

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kykenemätön

synonym

Incapable of doing something.

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pystymätön

similar

Unable to manage or do.

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taidoton

specialized form

Unskilled.

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kyvykäs

contrast

Capable/Talented.

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