die Begabung
Translation
talent, gift, aptitude
Examples
Sie hat eine große Begabung für Musik.
She has a great talent for music.
Seine Begabung wurde früh erkannt.
His talent was recognised early.
Grammar Patterns
to have a talent for sth. (eine Begabung für+4 haben) He has a talent for painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Talent, die Fähigkeit (ability); Antonym: die Unfähigkeit (inability)
Etymology
From the verb 'begaben' (to endow), which breaks down into 'be-' (prefix) + 'Gabe' (gift). It literally means 'that which has been bestowed'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'gift' (Gabe) that has 'been' (be-) given to you by nature.