English-German translation for "inability"

"inability" German translation

inability
[inəˈbiliti; -əti]noun | Substantiv s

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  • inability to pay commercial term, commerce | Wirtschaft/VolkswirtschaftWIRTSCH
    inability to pay commercial term, commerce | Wirtschaft/VolkswirtschaftWIRTSCH
inability to support oneself
inability to support oneself
Ich habe schon festgestellt, daß die Zahlungsunfähigkeit selten von nur einem Faktor abhängt.
As I said, inability to pay arises only rarely from a single factor.
Source: Europarl
Für mich bedeutet diese Kehrtwendung das Unvermögen, europäische Politik durchzusetzen.
To me, this U-turn demonstrates an inability to implement European policy.
Source: Europarl
Grund dafür ist das Unvermögen der EU zu einer klaren und eindeutigen Handelspolitik.
The reason for this is the Union's inability to develop an unambiguous trade policy.
Source: Europarl
Sind sie Deckmantel für Handlungsunfähigkeit oder Beiträge, um zumindest Vertrauen aufzubauen?
Do they mask an inability to act, or do they at least contribute to confidence-building?
Source: Europarl
Die Behörde ist besorgt, weil sie für ihre Dienstleistungen keine Gebühren nehmen kann.
It is concerned because of the inability to charge for services.
Source: Europarl
Der Ecofin-Rat hat wieder einmal seine Realitätsferne unter Beweis gestellt.
The Ecofin Council, however, once again demonstrated its inability to communicate.
Source: Europarl
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