have the ability to
уметь
She has the ability to explain complicated ideas clearly.
Она умеет ясно объяснять сложные идеи.
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ability
ability
Meaning of ability
English
capacity to do something
Русский
умение выполнять конкретные задачи или действия
Pronunciation
British English
/əˈbɪlɪti/
American English
/əˈbɪlɪti/
ability with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом ability
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Уметь что-то
Being ablenatural ability
природные способности
His natural ability impressed the coach during practice.
Его природные способности впечатлили тренера на тренировке.
- the ability to work in a teamумение работать в команде
Предел возможностей
Limits of abilityв меру своих сил
I completed the repair to the best of my ability.
Я выполнил ремонт в меру своих сил.
lose the ability to
потерять способность
He lost the ability to walk after the accident.
После аварии он потерял способность ходить.
ability usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Her ability to learn fast surprised everyone.
Её способность быстро учиться удивила всех.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
We test candidates' ability to work in a team.
Мы проверяем способность кандидатов работать в команде.
ability synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between ability, capability, competence, proficiency, faculty, and prowess
ENThe new software has the capability to process large datasets.
ENThe course aims to develop professional competence in nursing.
Advanced: broader words
P
🇬🇧English
proficiency
the level of skill in something
B2often
ENHer proficiency in Spanish is impressive.
ENHe still has all his faculties despite his age.
P
🇬🇧English
prowess
formal: outstanding skill
C1rare word
ENHis athletic prowess won him many medals.
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Questions about this word
What does ability mean?
capacity to do something
How do you pronounce ability?
ability is pronounced [əˈbɪlɪti].
How is ability used in a sentence?
Её способность быстро учиться удивила всех. Translation: Her ability to learn fast surprised everyone.
Is ability part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, ability can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ability part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, ability can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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