das Geschick
Translation
skill, dexterity, knack, tact
Examples
Er hat großes Geschick im Verhandeln.
He has great skill in negotiating.
Sie zeigte handwerkliches Geschick.
She showed manual dexterity.
Grammar Patterns
to have a Geschick ((for sth.)) to have a knack for sth. Er hat ein Geschick für Zahlen.
to show Geschick ((in sth.)) to show skill in sth. Sie zeigt Geschick im Umgang mit Kunden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fertigkeit, Können, Talent; Antonyms: Ungeschicklichkeit
Etymology
From Middle High German 'geschicke' (what is fitting/proper), related to 'schicken' (to send, to be fitting). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms collective nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ge-schick' as having the knack to 'schicken' (send) things in the right direction, whether it's a conversation or a craft project.