NOUN

dieFähigkeit/ˈfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/ability; skill; capability

Fähigkeit is a German noun that means ability, skill, or capability. It is pronounced /ˈfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fähigkeiten".

Definitions

1.the possession of a certain skill or capability(general)

a.mental or physical talent to do something

Sie hat die Fähigkeit, schnell zu lernen.—She has the ability to learn quickly.

b.specialized skill or competence in a field

Seine technischen Fähigkeiten sind beeindruckend.—His technical skills are impressive.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Fähigkeitdie Fähigkeiten
Genitiveder Fähigkeitder Fähigkeiten
Dativeder Fähigkeitden Fähigkeiten
Accusativedie Fähigkeitdie Fähigkeiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fähigkeit" mean in English?
"Fähigkeit" means ability, skill, or capability. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fähigkeit"?
"Fähigkeit" is pronounced /ˈfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fähigkeit" der, die, or das?
"Fähigkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Fähigkeit"?
The plural of "Fähigkeit" is "Fähigkeiten".
What part of speech is "Fähigkeit"?
"Fähigkeit" is a noun in German.

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