das Potential
Translation
potential, capability
Examples
Der junge Spieler hat großes Potential.
The young player has great potential.
Wir müssen das Potential des Marktes nutzen.
We must utilise the market's potential.
Grammar Patterns
to have potential to have potential The team has the potential to win the championship.
the potential ((for sth.)) the potential for sth. This drug has potential for cancer treatment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Möglichkeit (possibility), Fähigkeit (ability), Kapazität (capacity)
Etymology
From Latin 'potentia' (power, ability). Cognate with English 'potential' and 'potent'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'potential'. Just remember the German pronunciation and the neuter article 'das'.