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способный

Translation of способный

able

Russian word in Latin letters: sposobnyy

Meaning of способный

Russian

умеющий или имеющий возможность что-то сделать

English

having the skill or power to do something

able

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[spɐˈsobnɨj]
Russian · Female

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  1. She is able to solve the problem quickly.

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    Она способна быстро решить проблему.

  2. She is an able student.

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    Она способная ученица.

способный synonyms

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What's the difference between способный, в состоянии, умелый, and мочь

В
🇷🇺Russian
в состоянии

Able right now, by strength or circumstances

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У
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умелый

Skilful in practical work

М
🇷🇺Russian
мочь

Everyday way to say "be able to": я могу

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способный meaning: what does it mean?

having the skill or power to do something

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She is able to solve the problem quickly. Translation: Она способна быстро решить проблему.

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