able

ˈeɪbəl
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Translation of able into German

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Adjective

1.

capable

having the necessary powers to accomplish a task
  • She is able to solve complex problems.Sie ist fähig, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
2.

talented

gifted with skill, intelligence, or competence
  • He is an able musician.Er ist ein begabter Musiker.
3.

legal

TECH.
legally qualified or competent
TECH.
  • She is able to sign the contract.Sie ist berechtigt, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
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Expressions with able: examples in English and translations in German

sorgenfrei
unbesorgt
With the project done, he was able to breathe easy.
können
She was able to solve the problem quickly..
bereit und fähig
willens und in der Lage
He is willing and able to fix the car.
körperlich gesund
fit
The job requires able-bodied individuals.
zugänglich
leicht zugänglich
The files were stored in a come-at-able location for everyone..
diskussionswürdig
erwähnenswert
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 / Participle
möglichadj.

That makes it able for companies to establish themselves here.

Das macht es möglich, dass sich Unternehmen hier niederlassen.

fähigadj.

Every man here gives only as he is willing and able.

Jeder hier gibt nur so viel er kann und fähig ist.

imstandeadj.

I am not able any more to write a spiritual testimony.

Ich bin nicht mehr imstande, ein geistiges Vermächtnis niederzuschreiben.

ermöglichtpp.

The completely modernised inner workings en- able precise switching and impress with rich acoustics.

Das vollständig erneuerte Innenleben ermöglicht präzises Schalten und überzeugt zudem mit satter Akustik.

Lage

Because this type of building, they were not able.

Denn diese Art zu bauen, waren sie nicht in der Lage.

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Other translations for able:

  • gekonntadj.
  • befugtadj.
  • kompetentadj.
  • leistungsfähigadj.
  • geschicktadj.
  • tüchtigadj.
  • ermächtigtadj.
  • begabtadj.

able: Examples and translations in context

I'll be anxious to meet him as soon as he's able.

Ich freue mich, ihn zu sehen, sobald es möglich ist.

I will answer all correspondence as soon as I am able.

Ich werde in jedem Fall - so bald wie möglich - antworten.

It is also possible to wire the plug able terminals outside the base.

Es ist auch möglich, die Steckklemmen außerhalb des Sockels zu verdrahten.

Sir... general says to report as soon as you're able.

Sir, Ihr sollt dem General so schnell wie möglich Bericht erstatten.

I will write everything as accurate as I am able.

Ich werde alles so genau aufschreiben, wie es mir möglich ist.

It cannot change its battle position and must attack if able.

Es kann seine Kampfposition nicht ändern und muss angreifen, falls möglich.

And the same wasn't able for the subject nor message.

Dasselbe war für den Betreff oder die Nachricht selbst gar nicht erst möglich.

As soon as he was able, he cashed in his trust fund.

Sobald es ihm möglich war, hat er sich seinen Treuhandfonds auszahlen lassen.

See also:

be able to
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