dienstunfähig

German (Berlin)

/ˈdiːnstʔʊnˌfɛːɪç/, /-ʔʊnˌfeːɪç/, /-ʔʊnˌfɛːɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • unserviceable
  • unfit (for work)

Etymology

Compound from German Dienst (service, dutiful action, duty) + German unfähig (incapable, unable).

Origin

German (Berlin)

unfähig

Gloss

incapable, unable

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