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способность

Translation of способность

ability

Russian word in Latin letters: sposobnost

Meaning of способность

Russian

умение выполнять конкретные задачи или действия

English

capacity to do something

ability

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ]
Russian · Female

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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

У
🇷🇺Russian
умение

learned, practical ability

🇷🇺Russian

one specific practised skill

B1less common

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способность meaning: what does it mean?

capacity to do something

способность pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

способность is pronounced as [spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

способность definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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