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disable verb

  /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ , /dɪzˈeɪbəl/
  • (chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
 abschalten, deaktivieren
  • (transitive) To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
 außer Stand setzen, außer Stande setzen, außerstand setzen, außerstande setzen
  • (chiefly, of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
 behindern

disabled adjective

  [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]
  • Having a disability.
 behindert
  • Made incapable of use or action.
 behinderten-, deaktiviert, gesperrt

disability noun

  /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
  • Want of legal qualification to do a thing; legal incapacity or incompetency.
 Behinderung
Invalidität

disabled noun

  [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]
  • (nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
 Behinderter, Mensch mit Behinderung

disablement noun

  /dɪsˈeɪbəl.mənt/
  • (formal) The action of disabling or the state of being disabled.
 Behinderung
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