Adjective
fähig
Pronunciation: /ˈfɛːɪç/
able (currently in the position to; most often mentally)
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- able (currently in the position to; most often mentally)
- capable (having the general capability to)
- qualified; skilled; skilful
Example sentence
Es heißt, dass Tiere nicht fähig sind zu hassen.
They say that animals aren't able to hate.
Usage
- fähig sein, etwas zu tun — be able to do something; a zu-infinitive names the action
- zu etwas fähig sein — be capable of something; zu takes dative
Nach der langen Schicht war ich kaum noch fähig, mich zu konzentrieren.
After the long shift, I was barely able to concentrate.