das Sprechvermögen
Translation
faculty of speech, power of speech, ability to speak
Examples
Nach dem Schlaganfall verlor er sein Sprechvermögen.
After the stroke, he lost his faculty of speech.
Das Kind entwickelt langsam sein Sprechvermögen.
The child is slowly developing its ability to speak.
Grammar Patterns
to have/lose/regain one's faculty of speech He regained his faculty of speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sprachfähigkeit, Redegabe; Antonyms: Stummheit
Etymology
Composed of 'sprechen' (to speak) and 'Vermögen' (ability, assets). Literally 'speaking ability'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'power' or 'fortune' (Vermögen) to 'speak' (sprechen).