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ability in Dutch

ability in Dutch is vaardigheid, vermogen, geschiktheid — ability means the capacity or power to do something.

ability in Dutch

vaardigheid
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
vermogen
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
geschiktheid
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
talent
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
begaafdheid
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
bekwaamheid
noun
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

What does "ability" mean?

  1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
    "She has the ability to learn languages quickly."
  2. noun A particular skill or talent.
    "His musical ability was obvious from a young age."
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ability in a sentence

  • She has the ability to learn languages quickly.
  • The surgery restored his ability to walk.
  • His musical ability was obvious from a young age.

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What is "ability" in Dutch?

"ability" in Dutch is vaardigheid, vermogen, geschiktheid. ability means: The capacity or power to do something.

How do you use "ability" in a sentence?

Example: "She has the ability to learn languages quickly." In Dutch, "ability" is vaardigheid, vermogen, geschiktheid.

Are there other ways to say "ability" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "ability": vaardigheid, vermogen, geschiktheid, talent, begaafdheid, bekwaamheid.

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