ability

əˈbɪlɪti
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Noun

1.

capability

possession of the means or skill to do something
  • Her ability to speak multiple languages is impressive..Ihre Fähigkeit, mehrere Sprachen zu sprechen, ist beeindruckend
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.Ihre Fähigkeit, komplexe Gleichungen schnell zu lösen, beeindruckte die gesamte Mathematikfakultät.
3.

psychology

mental power or faculty
  • The ability to concentrate is crucial for success.Die Fähigkeit, sich zu konzentrieren, ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
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Expressions with ability: examples in English and translations in German

Lerngeschwindigkeit
His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.
natürliche Fähigkeit
His natural ability in mathematics is impressive.
körperliche Fähigkeit
physische Fähigkeit
His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
Sprachfähigkeit
Her language ability improved quickly after she moved abroad.
magische Fähigkeit
In the story, her magical ability grows stronger each year.
geistige Fähigkeit
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
dieFähigkeitnf.

Debating requires preparation and the ability to think on your feet.

Eine Debatte erfordert Vorbereitung und die Fähigkeit, spontan zu denken.

dieMöglichkeitnf.

Customers appreciate the ability to compare prices offered by various e-retailers.

Kunden schätzen die Möglichkeit, Preise verschiedener Online-Händler zu vergleichen.

dasKönnennn.

She demonstrated her proven ability by winning several awards in her field.

Sie bewies ihr Können durch mehrere Auszeichnungen in ihrem Fachgebiet.

dieLagenf.

He has the ability carry his listeners to the peak.

Er ist in der Lage, seine Zuhörer auf Gipfel zu befördern.

dieLeistungsfähigkeitnf.

His ability to perform hinges upon the training he receives before the competition.

Seine Leistungsfähigkeit hängt vom Training ab, das er vor dem Wettkampf erhält.

dieBefähigungnf.

I believe in our ability to continue to lead through this change.

Ich glaube an unsere Befähigung weiterhin bei dieser Veränderung zu führen.

dasVermögennn.

He has the ability for M* and possibly light s jumping.

Er hat das Vermögen für M* und eventuell leichte S Springen.

dieKompetenznf.

She demonstrated her proven ability by completing complex tasks ahead of schedule.

Sie bewies ihre Kompetenz, indem sie komplexe Aufgaben vor dem Zeitplan abschloss.

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Other translations for ability:

  • Eigenschaftnf.
  • Kraftnf.
  • Fertigkeitnf.
  • Eignungnf.
  • Gabenf.
  • Potenznf.

ability: Examples and translations in context

The believing fan never doubted their team's ability to win.

Der treue Fan zweifelte nie an der Fähigkeit seines Teams zu gewinnen.

The team recognized his proven ability to work under pressure.

Das Team erkannte seine Fähigkeit, unter Druck zu arbeiten.

His wizard ability to connect with clients increased their loyalty.

Seine brillante Fähigkeit, Kunden zu binden, steigerte deren Loyalität.

He is regarded for his ability to motivate his team effectively.

Er wird für seine Fähigkeit geschätzt, sein Team effektiv zu motivieren.

I believe in your ability, whatever others might say.

Ich glaube an deine Fähigkeiten, egal was andere sagen mögen.

The time-consuming legacy system hampers the ability to serve customers efficiently.

Das zeitaufwändige Altsystem behindert die Fähigkeit, Kunden effizient zu bedienen.

New technologies are enhancing our ability to discover distant worlds.

Neue Technologien verbessern unsere Fähigkeit, ferne Welten zu entdecken.

Under pressure, she demonstrated her ability to remain calm and focused.

Unter Stress bewies sie ihre Fähigkeit, ruhig und konzentriert zu bleiben.

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ability to paynatural abilityproven ability
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