No exact match translations found for 'disable' in nepali.
Word 'disable' in Other Languages
- disable in Assamese অসমীয়া
- disable in Bengali বাংলা
- disable in Bodo बड़ो
- disable in Dogri डोगरी
- disable in English
- disable in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- disable in Hindi हिन्दी
- disable in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- disable in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- disable in Konkani कोंकणी
- disable in Maithili মৈথিলী
- disable in Malayalam മലയാളം
- disable in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- disable in Marathi मराठी
- disable in Nepali नेपाली
- disable in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- disable in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- disable in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- disable in Santali
- disable in Sindhi سنڌي
- disable in Tamil தமிழ்
- disable in Telugu తెలుగు
- disable in Urdu اُردُو
Disable
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
Definitions
- To make something or someone unable to function or operate normally.
- To deprive of legal capacity or competence, especially by removing a person's ability to engage in certain activities (e.g., work, driving, voting).
- To cause a person to be unable to perform tasks, typically due to injury, illness, or malfunction.
Usage Examples
- The accident disabled him from walking for months.
- They disabled the security system to allow maintenance work.
- The new regulations may disable some workers from performing their tasks efficiently.
Etymology
The word "disable" comes from Middle English "desablen," from the Old French "desabler" (meaning "to disable"), from the prefix "des-" (meaning "un-") and the word "able" (from Latin "habilis," meaning "able" or "capable").
Synonyms
- Incapacitate
- Paralyze
- Cripple
- Impair
- Deprive
Antonyms
- Enable
- Empower
- Activate
- Restore
- Strengthen
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Deshabilitar | /desaβiliˈtaɾ/ |
| French | Désactiver | /dezaktive/ |
| German | Deaktivieren | /deːaktɪˈvɪʁən/ |
| Italian | Disabilitare | /dizaˈbiliːtaɾe/ |
| Portuguese | Desabilitar | /dezabiˈliˈtaɾ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 禁用 (Jìnyòng) | /ˈtʃɪn jʊŋ/ |
| Japanese | 無効にする (Mukō ni suru) | /mukou ni suru/ |
| Russian | Отключить (Otklyuchit') | /ɒtkˈlʲʊt͡ɕɪt/ |
| Arabic | تعطيل (Ta'ṭīl) | /tʕɑːˈtˤiːl/ |
| Hindi | निष्क्रिय करना (Niṣkriya Karna) | /nɪʃkɾɪjɑː kəɾnɑː/ |
| Bengali | অকার্যকর করা (Ōkāryakara Karā) | /ɔkɑːrjɔkɔr kɔːɾɑː/ |
| Gujarati | નિરક્રીય બનાવવું (Nirakriya Banāvavũ) | /nɪɾəkɾɪjɑː bɑˈnɑːʋʊ/ |
| Marathi | निष्क्रिय करणे (Niṣkriya Karaṇe) | /nɪʂkrɪjɑː kəɾɳe/ |
| Punjabi | ਨਿਸ਼ਕ੍ਰਿਯ ਕਰਨਾ (Niśkriya Karna) | /nɪʃkrɪjɑː kəɾnɑː/ |
| Telugu | నిష్క్రియ చేయడం (Niṣkrīya Cēyaḍaṁ) | /nɪʂkrɪjɑː t͡ʃɛːjəɖəm/ |
| Tamil | நிஷ்க்ரியமாக்குவது (Niṣkriyāmākkucuvatṟu) | /nɪʂkrɪjɑːmɑːkːʊʋʌdɯ/ |
| Kannada | ನಿಷ್ಕ್ರಿಯಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು (Niṣkriya Goḷisuvudu) | /nɪʂkrɪjɑː ɡoɭɪsuʋuːdʊ/ |
| Malayalam | നിഷ്ക്രിയം ചെയ്യുക (Niṣkriyaṁ Ceyyuka) | /nɪʂkrɪjɯʔ t͡ʃɛjʊkɑː/ |
| Odia | ନିଷ୍କ୍ରିୟା କରିବା (Niṣkriyā Karibā) | /nɪʂkrɪjɑː kɔːɾɪbɑː/ |
| Assamese | নিষ্ক্রিয় কৰা (Niṣkriya Karā) | /nɪʂkrɪjɑː kɔːɾɑː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The pronunciation of "disable" can vary significantly depending on regional accents and dialects. In some regions, the vowel sounds may be more flattened or elongated, and some speakers may emphasize different syllables in the word.
Historical Usage
The verb "disable" has been used in the English language since the 15th century, originally referring to making something incapable or unfit for use. Over time, its usage expanded to include the disabling of individuals, systems, and devices in various contexts, such as in medicine, technology, and legal frameworks.
Cultural Nuances
The word "disable" carries different cultural and social implications depending on the context. In some cultures, the term is viewed with negative connotations and may be seen as a source of stigma. However, in the context of law and disability rights, the word has become associated with advocacy and the need for accommodations and inclusivity.
More Information
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