どうにかならない

expression

can't something be done?; is it beyond help?; is the case hopeless?

Used when facing a difficult situation and wondering if there is any way to resolve it. Often carries a sense of desperation or resignation. The affirmative form is どうにかなる.

See also: どうにかなる

• この問もん題だい、どうにかならないかな。

  I wonder if something can be done about this problem.

• もうどうにかならない状じょう態たいだ。

  It's already a hopeless situation.