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способный

Translation of способный

capable

Russian word in Latin letters: sposobnyy

Meaning of способный

Russian

умеющий хорошо справляться с делом, обладающий нужными навыками

English

having the ability to do something well

capable

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[spɐˈsobnɨj]
Russian · Female

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  1. The new assistant is capable and quick to learn.

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    Новый помощник способный и быстро учится.

  2. Our new manager is capable and calm under stress.

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    Наш новый менеджер способный и спокойный в стрессовых ситуациях.

способный synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between способный, умелый, компетентный, and толковый

У
🇷🇺Russian
умелый

Skilful with hands or in practice.

К
🇷🇺Russian
компетентный

Knowing the job well; formal.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
толковый

Informal: smart and efficient.

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способный meaning: what does it mean?

having the ability to do something well

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The new assistant is capable and quick to learn. Translation: Новый помощник способный и быстро учится.

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