Not able to help Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɛɫp

NAHT AY-buhl TOO/TUH/TIH HELP

UK

nˈɒt/ /ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɛlp

NOT AY-buhl TOO HELP

التعريف

Used to describe someone who cannot give assistance or support, either because they do not know how, are not allowed, or do not have the ability.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used when someone wants to apologize for not being able to assist. Often paired with reasons, e.g., 'I'm not able to help because I'm busy.' More formal than 'can't help.' Avoid for technical or customer service situations where other phrases may be expected.

• Spanish: no poder ayudar
• Portuguese (BR): não conseguir ajudar - não poder ajudar
• Portuguese (PT): não conseguir ajudar - não poder ajudar
• Chinese (Simplified): 无法帮忙 - 不能帮助
• Chinese (Traditional): 無法幫忙 - 不能幫助
• Hindi: मदद करने में असमर्थ
• Arabic: غير قادر على المساعدة
• Bengali: সহায়তা করতে অক্ষম - সাহায্য করতে পারিনা
• Russian: не могу помочь - не в состоянии помочь
• Japanese: 助けることができない
• Vietnamese: không thể giúp - không giúp được
• Korean: 도와줄 수 없다
• Turkish: yardım edemem - yardımcı olamıyorum
• Urdu: مدد نہیں کر سکتا - مدد کرنے سے قاصر
• Indonesian: tidak bisa membantu - tidak dapat membantu

جمل نموذجية

I'm sorry, I am not able to help today.

basic

She is not able to help with your homework.

basic

We are not able to help at this time.

basic

I'm really busy right now, so I'm not able to help you out.

natural

Sorry, I'm just not able to help with that kind of problem.

natural

Even if I wanted to, I'm not able to help right now.

natural