Können
prowess
great skill or ability in a particular activity
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What's the difference between Können / Meisterschaft / Fertigkeit / Gewandtheit / Kraft / Stärke
High-level mastery, almost virtuosity; emphasizes outstanding command of a skill.
Practical ability in a specific task; more neutral and everyday than "prowess".
Dexterity, agility, and ease in action; often with a sense of elegance and quickness.
Physical strength or general power; does not necessarily mean skill.
Strength, power, or a strong point; can be physical or inner.
Power, influence, or ability to control something; not about personal skill.
Ability to do something; a very general and neutral term, close to "skill".
Natural gift or aptitude; emphasizes inborn ability rather than only training.
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Können means prowess. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Können
/ˈkøːnən/
Können translation
prowess
Können examples
Sein Können im Schach ist beeindruckend.
Können transcription
/ˈkøːnən/
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Können meaning: what does it mean?
großes Können oder große Fähigkeit in einer bestimmten Tätigkeit
Können pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Können is pronounced as /ˈkøːnən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Können definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sein Können im Schach ist beeindruckend. Translation: Его мастерство в шахматах впечатляет.
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