ability in Dutch
ability in Dutch is vaardigheid, vermogen, geschiktheid — ability means the capacity or power to do something.
ability in Dutch
vaardigheid
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
What does "ability" mean?
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noun The capacity or power to do something.
"Thick fog reduced the driver's ability to see the road ahead."
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noun A particular skill or talent.
"Her ability as a negotiator earned her a promotion last year."
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ability in a sentence
- Thick fog reduced the driver's ability to see the road ahead.
- She has the ability to learn languages quickly.
- Her ability as a negotiator earned her a promotion last year.
- Children often show an ability for drawing before they can write.
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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: "Thick fog reduced the driver's ability to see the road ahead." 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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