able

ˈeɪbəl
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Translation of able from English into Dutch

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Adjective

1.

capable

having the necessary powers to accomplish a task
  • She is able to solve complex problems.Zij is in staat om complexe problemen op te lossen.
2.

talented

gifted with skill, intelligence, or competence
  • He is an able musician.Hij is een bekwaam muzikant.
3.

legal

TECH.
legally qualified or competent
TECH.
  • She is able to sign the contract.Zij is bevoegd om het contract te ondertekenen.
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Expressions with able: examples in English and translations in Dutch

gemakkelijk ademhalen
opgelucht zijn
With the project done, he was able to breathe easy.
kunnen
She was able to solve the problem quickly.
bereid en in staat
He is willing and able to fix the car.
gezond
fit
The job requires able-bodied individuals.
toegankelijk
bereikbaar
The files were stored in a come-at-able location for everyone.
bespreekbaar
noemenswaardig
The new policy is definitely talk-about-able among the team.

Synonyms and analogies of able in English

Examples of able in a sentence

  • They are able to complete the project on time.
  • She is an able leader in challenging times.
  • The team needs an able strategist to succeed.
  • He is able to represent himself in court.
  • The judge declared her able to testify.

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

Adjective
in staatadj.

They are not able for unattended children, and handicapped people.

Ze zijn niet in staat voor onbeheerde kinderen en gehandicapten.

bekwaamadj.

Jake is a very able psychic intuitive to this day.

Jake is tot vandaag de dag een zeer bekwaam helderziende.

capabeladj.

Commissioner, you are a sober, honest and able person.

Mevrouw de commissaris, u bent een serieus, eerlijk en capabel mens.

handigadj.

The manager says he's able and just.

De manager zegt dat hij handig is en eerlijk.

Noun
mogelijkheidnf.

The possibility of a private charter, request able via e-mail.

Mogelijkheid tot privé charter, vraag via mail naar de mogelijkheden.

zelfn.

And you're also able - to control your luck.

En je kunt je geluk ook zelf beïnvloeden.

kunnen

Most mobile devices are not able yet to play this video.

De meeste mobiele apparaten kunnen deze video nog niet afspelen.

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able: Examples and translations in context

Huo is the weapon master's apprentice, as able as any.

Huo is de leerling van de wapenmeester, in staat als elk ander.

Spoken now with thought towards those less able among us.

Nu gesproken met gedachten richting diegene minder goed in staat onder ons.

I'll see to your friend when I'm able.

Ik zal voor je vriend zorgen als ik in staat ben.

And when you're able, pay it back again.

En als u ertoe in staat bent, het weer terugbetalen.

Jackson, I am free, able, and willing to serve.

Jackson, ik ben vrij, in staat en bereid om te dienen.

Spoken now with thought towards those less able among us.

Nu gesproken met gedachten richting diegene minder goed in staat onder ons.

I've told your superior that you are a most able officer.

Ik heb je meerdere verteld dat je een zeer bekwame agent bent.

Dennis has proven himself an extremely able and enthusiastic seaman.

Dennis heeft zichzelf bewezen als een zeer bekwame en enthousiaste zeeman.

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be able toable-bodied
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