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• Die Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mittel oder Gelegenheit habend, etwas zu tun; auch: geschickt oder tüchtig in einer Tätigkeit.

Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

1. Having the necessary skill or powerA1formal

   Having the ability, skill, or means to do something.

   fähig

   • She is able to speak three languages fluently.
   • He is able to solve complex math problems.
   • Are you able to attend the meeting tomorrow?

   Synonymeadeptcapablecompetentefficientgiftedproficientqualifiedskilledskillfultalented

   Antonymeincapableincompetentineptpowerlessunableunskilled

2. Skilled or competentB1formal

   Having a high level of skill or competence in a particular area.

   Kompetent

   • He is an able leader who inspires his team.
   • She is an able pianist with many awards.
   • The company hired an able engineer for the project.

   Synonymeaccomplishedadeptcapablecompetentexpertgiftedproficientskilledskillfultalented

   Antonymeincapableincompetentineptunskilled