Noun
die Geschicklichkeit
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈʃɪklɪçkaɪ̯t/
dexterity (skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands)
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plural Geschicklichkeiten
Meanings
Noun
- dexterity (skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands)
Example sentence
Diese Arbeit erfordert ein hohes Maß an Geschicklichkeit.
This work calls for a high degree of skill.
Word forms
singular
die Geschicklichkeit
plural
die Geschicklichkeiten
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Geschicklichkeit
Accusativedie Geschicklichkeit
Dativeder Geschicklichkeit
Genitiveder Geschicklichkeit
Plural
Nominativedie Geschicklichkeiten
Accusativedie Geschicklichkeiten
Dativeden Geschicklichkeiten
Genitiveder Geschicklichkeiten
Usage
- handwerkliche Geschicklichkeit — Manual skill or dexterity.
- Geschicklichkeit / Geschwindigkeit — Skill in performing a task versus speed.
Das Zusammenbauen der winzigen Teile erforderte viel Geschicklichkeit.
Assembling the tiny parts required considerable dexterity.