Die Fähigkeit
Example: Die Fähigkeit, gut zu kommunizieren, ist sehr wichtig.
Definition
"Die Fähigkeit" refers to the ability or capacity to do something well. It often describes a natural talent or acquired skill, such as in the phrase 'Die Fähigkeit, gut zu kommunizieren, ist sehr wichtig,' meaning the ability to communicate well is very important.
Etymology
"Die Fähigkeit" comes from the German word "fähig," meaning capable or able, combined with the suffix "-keit," which forms nouns indicating a quality or state. Did you know? The suffix "-keit" is similar to the English suffix "-ity," making "Fähigkeit" roughly translate to "capability" or "ability."
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"Die Fähigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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