German word

talentiert

Pronunciation

IPA/talɛnˈtiːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivetalented

Example

Er ist talentierter als sein Bruder.

He is more talented than his brother.

Illustration for talentiert (talented)

More examples

Der junge Pianist ist äußerst talentiert.

The young pianist is extremely talented.

Core concept

A learner, artist, or craftsperson whose ability stands out even before extensive practice is visible.

Common phrases

  • äußerst talentiert

    extremely talented

  • auf dem Gebiet talentiert

    talented in the field

Similar words

begabt: Quick to understand and learn because of inborn ability.
begnadet: Possessing remarkable talent and producing exceptionally strong results.
versiert: Expert at handling tasks in a field through substantial experience.

Definition in German

Jemand, der in einem Gebiet überdurchschnittliche natürliche Fähigkeiten oder Begabung besitzt.

Word origin

The adjective talentiert derives from German Talent, a word that came through French talent from Latin talentum, originally a unit of weight and money.

Usage tips

  • After sein, talentiert has no adjective ending, as in Er ist talentiert, but attributive use requires an ending.

Opposites

  • talentlosuntalentedadjective

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