ability

əˈbɪlɪti
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Translation of ability from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

capability

possession of the means or skill to do something
  • Her ability to speak multiple languages is impressive.Haar vaardigheid om meerdere talen te spreken is indrukwekkend
2.

personal strength

capacity to do something well, through practice or inborn gifts
  • Her ability to solve complex equations quickly impressed the entire mathematics department.Haar vermogen om complexe vergelijkingen snel op te lossen maakte indruk op de hele wiskundefaculteit.
3.

psychology

mental power or faculty
  • The ability to concentrate is crucial for success.Het vermogen om je te concentreren is cruciaal voor succes.
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Expressions with ability: examples in English and translations in Dutch

leersnelheid
snel leren
His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.
natuurlijke aanleg
aangeboren talent
His natural ability in mathematics is impressive.
fysieke bekwaamheid
His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
taalvaardigheid
Her language ability improved quickly after she moved abroad.
magische gave
In the story, her magical ability grows stronger each year.
mentale vermogen
Her mental ability helped her excel in school.

Synonyms and analogies of ability in English

Examples of ability in a sentence

  • The athlete's ability to recover quickly is remarkable.
  • His ability to stay calm under pressure impressed the interview panel.
  • The coach praised her ability to adapt to different positions on the field.
  • Her ability to empathize made her a great counselor.
  • He has an uncanny ability to remember names.

Translations of "ability" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
vermogennn.

She has a predicting ability that helps her anticipate market trends.

Ze heeft een voorspellend vermogen waarmee ze markttrends goed kan inschatten.

capaciteitnf.

Physical ability often improves with consistent exercise and healthy living.

Je fysieke capaciteit verbetert vaak als je regelmatig traint en gezond leeft.

vaardigheidnf.

Auxiliary verbs like 'can' convey possibility or ability in a sentence.

Hulpwerkwoorden zoals 'kunnen' drukken in een zin mogelijkheid of vaardigheid uit.

bekwaamheidnf.

We will strengthen your knowledge and ability to handle all this.

We versterken jouw kennis en bekwaamheid om dit aan te kunnen.

gavenf.

Villagers feared the young girl because of her strong magical ability.

De dorpsbewoners waren bang voor het meisje vanwege haar sterke magische gave.

talentnn.

She is blessed with the ability to motivate and inspire others easily.

Ze heeft het talent om anderen moeiteloos te motiveren en te inspireren.

kundenf.

The ability to resist corruption is key to your training.

De kunde om corruptie te weerstaan is de sleutel voor je training.

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Other translations for ability:

  • eigenschapnf.
  • bevoegdheidnf.
  • aanlegnm.
  • geschiktheidn.

ability: Examples and translations in context

Mental ability varies widely among individuals and can improve with practice.

Mentale vermogens verschillen sterk per persoon en kunnen met oefening verbeteren.

Regular practice makes grow your ability to play the piano.

Door regelmatig te oefenen groeit je vermogen om piano te spelen.

She prides herself on her ability to solve problems quickly.

Ze is trots op haar vermogen om problemen snel op te lossen.

After the accident, he was robbed of his ability to walk.

Na het ongeluk werd hij zijn vermogen om te lopen ontnomen.

The puppy showed an innate ability to understand commands quickly.

De pup liet een aangeboren vermogen zien om commando's snel te begrijpen.

Diplomacy requires tact and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Diplomatie vereist tact en het vermogen om rustig te blijven onder druk.

He lacks the ability to express emotion in difficult situations.

Hij mist het vermogen om in moeilijke situaties zijn emoties te tonen.

The essayist's ability to connect with readers was widely admired.

Het vermogen van de essayist om lezers te raken werd alom bewonderd.

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