das Potenzial
Translation
potential, potentiality, capacity
Examples
Der Spieler hat großes Potenzial.
The player has great potential.
Wir müssen unser volles Potenzial nutzen.
We must use our full potential.
In dieser Idee steckt viel Potenzial.
There is a lot of potential in this idea.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) haben to have potential (for sth.) The new employee has a lot of potential.
Potenzial ((für et4)) potential for (sth.) She has the potential for a great career.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fähigkeit (ability), Möglichkeit (possibility), Kapazität (capacity)
Etymology
From Late Latin 'potentialis', from 'potentia' (power, might). Cognate with English 'potential'.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to 'potential' in English, making it very easy to remember.