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able in Dutch

able in Dutch is e, abel, baar — able means having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.

able in Dutch

e
suffix
abel
suffix
Able to be done; fit to be done.
baar
suffix
Able to be done; fit to be done.
bekwaam
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
de
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
hebben
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
in staat
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
mogelijkheid
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
om
adj
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
kundig
adj
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
bedreven
adj
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
competent
adj
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
handig
adj
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
bevoegd
adj
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
competent
adj
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
gerechtigd
adj
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
in aanmerking komend
adj
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

What does "able" mean?

  1. adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
    "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?"
  2. adj Skilled or competent.
    "He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track."

able in a sentence

  • Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?
  • After months of practice, she was finally able to run a marathon.
  • He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "able" in Dutch?

"able" in Dutch is e, abel, baar. able means: Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.

How do you use "able" in a sentence?

Example: "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?" In Dutch, "able" is e, abel, baar.

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

Yes — Dutch has 16 translations listed for "able": e, abel, baar, bekwaam, de, hebben.

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