Dili makahimo

unable; incapable; not able toadjective / expression

Alternative meanings

Used to describe someone or something that does not have the capacity, skill, strength, authorization, or possibility to do an action.

Pronunciation

DEE-lee mah-kah-HEE-moh

Root and affixes

Dili means not; makahimo means can do or be able to do. Together they express incapable or unable to do something.

Variants or conjugations

dili makahimo; without ability; not able; cannot manage

Related words and expressions

capable; capacity; ability; able; lack

Meaning and usage notes

For incapable in a general sense, “dili makahimo” works well. If referring to lack of skill or competence, “walay katakus” may sound more formal.