なくて

Meaning & usage

Do not do something and ~; is not ~ and ~; because ~ do not do something | A て form of the negative ない, which indicates a cause/reason for a state or action.

Example sentences 6

1. 先生の説明が分からなくて困りました。

   I didn't understand the teacher's explanation and had a difficult time.

2. 厳しい先生じゃなくてよかった。

   He wasn't a strict teacher and it was good.

3. 字が上手じゃなくて恥ずかしいんです。

   My handwriting is so poor that I feel ashamed.

4. 日本では日本語が話せなくて残念でした。

   It's regrettable that I couldn't speak Japanese in Japan.

5. 朝七時に起きられなくて会社に遅れた・遅れました。

   I couldn't get up at seven and was late for work (at my company).

6. 試験は難しくなくてよかったですね。

   The exam wasn't difficult and it was good, wasn't it?