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способный

capable

Meaning of способный

having the ability to do something well

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Russian[spɐˈsobnɨj]
capable
способный - capable
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способный with English translation

способный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The new assistant is capable and quick to learn.

Новый помощник способный и быстро учится.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Our new manager is capable and calm under stress.

Наш новый менеджер способный и спокоен в стрессовой ситуации.

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способный belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

способныйcapable
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

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способный translation: capable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce способный

[spɐˈsobnɨj]

способный translation

capable

способный examples

The new assistant is capable and quick to learn.

способный transcription

[spɐˈsobnɨj]

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способный meaning: what does it mean?

умеющий хорошо справляться с делом, обладающий нужными навыками

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способный is pronounced as [spɐˈsobnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

способный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The new assistant is capable and quick to learn. Translation: Новый помощник способный и быстро учится.

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