fähig
Translation
able, capable, skilled
Examples
Er ist ein fähiger Arzt.
He is a capable doctor.
Sie ist fähig, das Problem zu lösen.
She is able to solve the problem.
Er ist zu allem fähig.
He is capable of anything.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.dat)) capable of sth. He is capable of great deeds.
((to do sth.)) able to do sth. She is able to solve the problem.
Similar Words
kompetent (competent), imstande (able), in der Lage (in a position to); Antonyms: unfähig
Etymology
Related to 'fangen' (to catch), originally meaning 'able to grasp or comprehend'.
Memory Tips
Think of having the 'faculty' or 'facility' to do something. 'Fähig' means you are able.