English–German

“able” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛːɪç/

Example

Er ist fähig, das Problem zu lösen.

He is able to solve the problem.

Illustration for fähig (able)

How to say “able” in German

“Able” in German is fähig.

A worker has the competence and fitness required for a particular responsibility.

Full entry for fähig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fähig

Sie ist sprachlich fähig, komplexe Themen zu erklären.

She is linguistically capable of explaining complex topics.

Tips for using fähig

  • Fähig often sounds more formal than kann or kann ...; everyday speech commonly uses können for simple ability.

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