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fähig

able

Meaning of fähig

Deutsch

die Fähigkeit oder Möglichkeit haben, etwas zu tun

English

having the skill or power to do something

able

Pronunciation

German
/ˈfɛːɡɪç/

fähig with English translation

fähig usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie ist fähig, das allein zu machen.

She is able to do it on her own.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie ist eine sehr fähige Ärztin.

She is a very able doctor.

fähig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fähig, imstande, befähigt, tauglich, geeignet, and vermögend

I
🇩🇪German
imstande

A somewhat formal word meaning “able to” or “capable of,” often used in negated or modal constructions.

A1often
B
🇩🇪German
befähigt

Emphasizes qualification, training, or the ability granted by skills; often means “qualified” or “enabled.”

A1often
T
🇩🇪German
tauglich

Means “suitable” or “fit,” focusing on suitability for a purpose rather than personal ability.

A1often
G
🇩🇪German
geeignet

The most common neutral word for “suitable” or “appropriate,” used very broadly for people, things, and situations.

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

V
🇩🇪German
vermögend

Usually means “wealthy” or “having means”; as “able/capable” it sounds old-fashioned and formal.

A1rare word

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Questions about this word

What does fähig mean?

having the skill or power to do something

How do you pronounce fähig?

fähig is pronounced [ˈfɛːɡɪç].

How is fähig used in a sentence?

She is able to do it on her own. Translation: Sie ist fähig, das allein zu machen.

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