die Fähigkeit

Plural: die Fähigkeiten
Based on: fähig (zu)
Goethe B1 Noun #428 Noun
1.

the skill, the ability

Examples
  • Was an Thomas wirklich beeindruckt, ist seine Fähigkeit, andere mitzureißen.
  • What's really impressive about Thomas is his ability to carry people along/excite them.
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Word of the Day – “fähig”

A quick, fun look at "fähig", a useful word as a stand alone but even more useful in compounds. Also: die Fähigkeit and a bad poem :).

Vocab: fähig, die Fähigkeit, -fähig

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How many meanings does the German word 'Fähigkeit' have?

Fähigkeit has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the skill, the ability.

What is the gender of 'Fähigkeit'?

die

What is the plural of 'Fähigkeit'?

die Fähigkeiten

What is 'Fähigkeit' related to?

The word 'Fähigkeit' is related to fähig (zu).

Where can I learn more about 'Fähigkeit'?

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Word of the Day – “fähig”
A quick, fun look at "fähig", a useful word as a stand alone but even more useful in compounds. Also: die Fähigkeit and a bad poem :).
Vocab: fähig, die Fähigkeit, -fähig
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