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способность

Translation of способность

ability

Meaning of способность

Russian

умение выполнять конкретные задачи или действия

English

capacity to do something

ability

Transcription and pronunciation of способность

спосо́бность

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ]
In Latin letters
sposobnost

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  1. Her ability to learn fast surprised everyone.

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    Её способность быстро учиться удивила всех.

  2. We test candidates' ability to work in a team.

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    Мы проверяем способность кандидатов работать в команде.

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What's the difference between способность, умение, and навык

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умение

learned, practical ability

🇷🇺Russian

one specific practised skill

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What does способность mean?

capacity to do something

How do you pronounce способность?

способность is pronounced [spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ], in Latin letters “sposobnost”.

How is способность used in a sentence?

Her ability to learn fast surprised everyone. Translation: Её способность быстро учиться удивила всех.

Is способность part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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

Is способность part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, способность (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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