German word

begabt

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈgaːpt/

Meaning

  • adjectivetalented

Example

Er ist ein begabter Schüler.

He is a talented student.

Illustration for begabt (talented)

More examples

Im Sport ist er begabt.

He is talented at sports.

Core concept

A person with a natural gift that makes a particular skill come more easily.

Common phrases

  • mathematisch begabt

    mathematically talented

  • sportlich begabt

    talented in sports

  • praktisch begabt

    talented in practical matters

Similar words

talentiert: Marked by ability and potential for success in a particular field.
versiert: Highly skilled and knowledgeable through extensive experience or training.
geschickt: Handles tasks or objects with practical skill and ease.
intelligent: Understands, reasons, and judges quickly and accurately.

Definition in German

Von Geburt oder früh vorhandene besondere Fähigkeit, die bestimmte Tätigkeiten erleichtert.

Word origin

Begabt comes from the German noun Gabe, 'gift', and originally means furnished with a gift or ability.

Usage tips

  • Begabt describes ability rather than a single successful result, while ausgezeichnet more directly describes excellent performance.

Opposites

  • talentlostalentlessadjective

Related words

  • Begabungtalentnoun
  • Hochbegabungexceptional talentnoun
  • Begabtenförderungsupport for the giftednoun

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