fähig (zu)

fähiger · am fähigsten
Based on: *pag-
Adjective
  1. capable
  2. able
1.

capable

Opposite: unfähig
(Can refer to physical capability as well as the the mental side of things. Also common part of compounds.)
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Examples
  • Du hast Bier weggeschüttet??? Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass du zu so etwas fähig bist.
  • You poured away beer??? I would never have though that you're capable of such a thing.
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2.

able

("-fähig" - as a second part of adjectives)
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Examples
  • Die neue Samt-Butter™ - extra streichfähig. (this really is a word)
  • The new Velvet butter™ - extra spreadable.
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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 'fähig (zu)' have?

fähig (zu) has 2 distinct meanings: 1. capable, 2. able.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'fähig (zu)'?

comparative: fähiger / superlative: am fähigsten

What is 'fähig (zu)' related to?

The word 'fähig (zu)' is related to *pag-.

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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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