No. 8,154 in German
inkompetenz
Lack of ability, skill, or competence.
In a sentence
Die Inkompetenz des neuen Mitarbeiters hat zu vielen Fehlern geführt.
The incompetence of the new employee has led to many mistakes.
The word 'Inkompetenz' is used here as a noun referring to a lack of ability or skill.
Wir sollten die Ursachen der Inkompetenz im Team analysieren und lösen.
We should analyze and resolve the causes of incompetence within the team.
Used here abstractly to discuss the concept as a problem affecting a group or system.
Obwohl er vorher erfolgreich war, wurde sein Verhalten später als Inkompetenz wahrgenommen.
Although he was successful beforehand, his behavior was later perceived as incompetence.
Inkompetenz is used here to describe how someone's actions are retrospectively judged.
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