способный
Translation of способный
capable
Russian word in Latin letters: sposobnyy
Meaning of способный
умеющий хорошо справляться с делом, обладающий нужными навыками
having the ability to do something well

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The new assistant is capable and quick to learn.
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Новый помощник способный и быстро учится.
Our new manager is capable and calm under stress.
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Наш новый менеджер способный и спокойный в стрессовых ситуациях.
способный synonyms
What's the difference between способный, умелый, компетентный, and толковый
Skilful with hands or in practice.
Knowing the job well; formal.
Informal: smart and efficient.
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способный meaning: what does it mean?
having the ability to do something well
способный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
способный is pronounced as [spɐˈsobnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
способный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The new assistant is capable and quick to learn. Translation: Новый помощник способный и быстро учится.
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