ついていけない

can't keep up (with), can't keep up with

→ 付く

phrase Rare #22,341

can't keep up (with) Used both literally for being unable to follow someone physically and figuratively for being unable to keep up with a pace, trend, idea, or situation.

JA: 最近の技術の進歩にはついていけない。

EN: I can't keep up with recent technological advances.

我々はもうこれ以上あなたの計画についていけない。

We can't follow your plan any longer.

最近では、多くの老人が時勢についていけない。

These days, many elderly people struggle to keep up with the times.

私はこんな流行の変化にはついていけない。

I can't keep up with changes in trends like this.

君についていけない。

I can't keep up with you.

phrase Rare #29,735

can't keep up with Used when you cannot physically keep up, understand someone's reasoning or pace, or go along with a plan or trend. It is the negative form of ついていく.

JA: 最近の技術の進歩にはついていけない。

EN: I can't keep up with recent technological advances.

彼女にはついていけないよ。

I can't keep up with her.

彼の論理にはついていけない。

I can't follow his logic.

供給が需要についていけない。

Supply can't keep up with demand.

彼の給料ではインフレについていけない。

His salary can’t keep up with inflation.

トムの論理にはついていけない。

I can’t follow Tom’s logic.

あなたの計画にはついていけない。

I can't keep up with your plan.