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ability

ability

Meaning of ability

English

capacity to do something

Deutsch

das Können, eine bestimmte Aufgabe oder Handlung auszuführen

ability

Pronunciation

British English
/əˈbɪlɪti/
American English
/əˈbɪlɪti/

ability with German translation

ability usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He has the ability to learn new things quickly.

Er hat die Fähigkeit, schnell neue Dinge zu lernen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

With this ability, she solves problems on her own.

Mit dieser Fähigkeit löst sie Probleme selbstständig.

ability synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ability, capability, competence, proficiency, faculty, and prowess

🇬🇧English

potential or capacity, often of systems

B1often

ENThe new software has the capability to process large datasets.

🇬🇧English

being skilled enough for a job

B2often

ENThe course aims to develop professional competence in nursing.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
proficiency

the level of skill in something

B2often

ENHer proficiency in Spanish is impressive.

🇬🇧English

formal: a mental or physical power

B2rare word

ENHe still has all his faculties despite his age.

P
🇬🇧English
prowess

formal: outstanding skill

C1rare word

ENHis athletic prowess won him many medals.

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What does ability mean?

capacity to do something

How do you pronounce ability?

ability is pronounced [əˈbɪlɪti].

How is ability used in a sentence?

Er hat die Fähigkeit, schnell neue Dinge zu lernen. Translation: He has the ability to learn new things quickly.

Is ability part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, ability can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ability part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, ability can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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