B2 Collocation 正式

olla kyvytön

to be incapable

意思

Lacking the ability to do something.

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文化背景

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.

意思

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.

自我测试

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

Hän on täysin kyvytön _______ tätä monimutkaista asiaa.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kyvyttömiä

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

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

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

Hän on täysin kyvytön _______ tätä monimutkaista asiaa.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kyvyttömiä

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

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

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.

相关表达

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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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