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ability in Russian

ability in Russian is возмо́жность, спосо́бность, уме́ние — ability means the capacity or power to do something.

ability in Russian

возмо́жность
noun
Pronounced: vozmozhnost
(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).]
спосо́бность
noun
Pronounced: sposobnost
(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).]
уме́ние
noun
Pronounced: umeniye
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
спосо́бность
noun
Pronounced: sposobnost
(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.
    "Thick fog reduced the driver's ability to see the road ahead."
  2. 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 Russian?
"ability" in Russian is возмо́жность, спосо́бность, уме́ние. ability means: The capacity or power to do something.
How do you pronounce возмо́жность?
"ability" in Russian is возмо́жность, pronounced "vozmozhnost".
How do you use "ability" in a sentence?
Example: "Thick fog reduced the driver's ability to see the road ahead." In Russian, "ability" is возмо́жность, спосо́бность, уме́ние.
Are there other ways to say "ability" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "ability": возмо́жность, спосо́бность, уме́ние.
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