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fähig

able

Meaning of fähig

having the skill or power to do something

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German/ˈfɛːɡɪç/
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What's the difference between fähig / imstande / vermögend / befähigt / tauglich / geeignet

🇩🇪German
fähig

able — having the skill or power to do something

A1Very Often
I
🇩🇪German
imstande

A somewhat formal word meaning “able to” or “capable of,” often used in negated or modal constructions.

A1Often

Er ist imstande, die schwere Arbeit alleine zu erledigen.

Он способен выполнить тяжёлую работу один.

V
🇩🇪German
vermögend

Usually means “wealthy” or “having means”; as “able/capable” it sounds old-fashioned and formal.

A1Rarely

Der alte Text beschreibt einen vermögenden Mann, der viel leisten konnte.

Старый текст описывает состоятельного мужчину, который мог многого добиться.

B
🇩🇪German
befähigt

Emphasizes qualification, training, or the ability granted by skills; often means “qualified” or “enabled.”

A1Often

Sie ist für diese Aufgabe bestens befähigt.

Она отлично подходит и квалифицирована для этой задачи.

T
🇩🇪German
tauglich

Means “suitable” or “fit,” focusing on suitability for a purpose rather than personal ability.

A1Often

Das Material ist für den Bau kaum tauglich.

Этот материал почти не годится для строительства.

G
🇩🇪German
geeignet

The most common neutral word for “suitable” or “appropriate,” used very broadly for people, things, and situations.

A1Very Often

Diese Wohnung ist für eine kleine Familie sehr geeignet.

Эта квартира очень подходит для небольшой семьи.

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fähig translation: able. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fähig

/ˈfɛːɡɪç/

fähig translation

able

fähig transcription

/ˈfɛːɡɪç/

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fähig meaning: what does it mean?

die Fähigkeit oder Möglichkeit haben, etwas zu tun

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