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German
Etymology
außer + Stande
Pronunciation
Adverb
außerstande
- unable
- Antonym: imstande
- Das Land war außerstande, seine Schulden zu begleichen. ― The country was unable to pay its debts.
Usage notes
Restricted to certain verb combinations:
- außerstande sein ― to be unable (to ...)
- sich außerstande sehen/fühlen/zeigen ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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