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Fähigkeit

capability

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Meaning of Fähigkeit

the ability to do something

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German/ˈfɛːɪçkaɪt/
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Fähigkeit - capability
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What's the difference between Fähigkeit / Befähigung / Leistungsfähigkeit / Kompetenzen / Fertigkeit / Geschick

🇩🇪German
Fähigkeit

capability — the ability to do something

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Befähigung

Ability or potential to do something; often sounds formal and abstract.

C1Rarely

Die Befähigung, komplexe Probleme zu lösen, ist in diesem Beruf wichtig.

Способность решать сложные проблемы важна в этой профессии.

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Leistungsfähigkeit

The ability to perform well and efficiently, especially in terms of output or productivity.

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Die Leistungsfähigkeit des neuen Servers ist deutlich höher als die des alten.

Производительность нового сервера значительно выше, чем у старого.

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Kompetenzen

A set of skills, abilities, and responsibilities in a specific area; usually used in the plural.

C1Very Often

Für diese Stelle sind gute Sprach- und IT-Kompetenzen erforderlich.

Для этой должности требуются хорошие языковые и ИТ-компетенции.

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Fertigkeit

A practical skill, an ability learned through practice.

C1Often

Das Tippen mit zehn Fingern ist eine nützliche Fertigkeit.

Печатать десятью пальцами — полезное умение.

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Geschick

Skill, dexterity, and cleverness in doing something; often emphasizes dexterity or knack.

C1Often

Mit viel Geschick hat sie das schwierige Gespräch gemeistert.

С большим умением она справилась со сложным разговором.

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Vermögen

An inner capacity or ability to do something; often sounds literary or formal.

C1Rarely

Ihr Vermögen, auch unter Druck ruhig zu bleiben, beeindruckte alle.

Её способность сохранять спокойствие даже под давлением впечатлила всех.

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Kompetenz

Professional or subject-specific competence, meaning knowledge and ability in a certain field.

C1Very Often

Die Kompetenz der Fachkraft war in allen Phasen des Projekts sichtbar.

Компетентность специалиста была заметна на всех этапах проекта.

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/ˈfɛːɪçkaɪt/

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capability

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/ˈfɛːɪçkaɪt/

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