Not able to help Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɛɫp
NAHT AY-buhl TOO/TUH/TIH HELP
nˈɒt/ /ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɛlp
NOT AY-buhl TOO HELP
Definición
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.
Uso & Matices
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 ayudarPortuguese (BR): não conseguir ajudar - não poder ajudarPortuguese (PT): não conseguir ajudar - não poder ajudarChinese (Simplified): 无法帮忙 - 不能帮助Chinese (Traditional): 無法幫忙 - 不能幫助Hindi: मदद करने में असमर्थArabic: غير قادر على المساعدةBengali: সহায়তা করতে অক্ষম - সাহায্য করতে পারিনাRussian: не могу помочь - не в состоянии помочьJapanese: 助けることができないVietnamese: không thể giúp - không giúp đượcKorean: 도와줄 수 없다Turkish: yardım edemem - yardımcı olamıyorumUrdu: مدد نہیں کر سکتا - مدد کرنے سے قاصرIndonesian: tidak bisa membantu - tidak dapat membantu
Oraciones de Ejemplo
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