German word

ungeeignet

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngəˌaɪ̯gnət/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunsuitable

Example

Dieses Werkzeug ist ungeeignet für feine Arbeiten.

This tool is unsuitable for fine work.

Illustration for ungeeignet (unsuitable)

More examples

Das Spielzeug ist ungeeignet für Kinder unter drei Jahren.

This toy is unsuitable for children under three.

Core concept

A key that does not fit its lock represents something that fails to match a required purpose.

Common phrases

  • für Kinder ungeeignet

    unsuitable for children

  • für den Außenbereich ungeeignet

    unsuitable for outdoor use

  • als Ersatz ungeeignet

    unsuitable as a replacement

Similar words

untauglich: Not fit for practical use or a particular purpose.
unzulänglich: Lacking the required level of quality, ability, or performance.
unbrauchbar: Of no practical use because the intended purpose cannot be fulfilled.

Definition in German

Für einen bestimmten Zweck nicht passend oder brauchbar.

Word origin

German forms ungeeignet by adding un- to geeignet, which comes from the verb eignen and expresses suitability for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • Ungeeignet usually concerns practical suitability, while unpassend more often describes something ill-fitting or inappropriate in a situation.

Other meanings

  • inappropriateadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Ungeeignetheitunsuitabilitynoun

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