das Talent
Translation
talent, gift, flair
Examples
Sie hat ein großes Talent für Musik.
She has a great talent for music.
Der Verein fördert junge Talente.
The club promotes young talents.
Sein schauspielerisches Talent ist unbestreitbar.
His acting talent is undeniable.
Grammar Patterns
((a talent)) ((for sth.)) to have a talent for sth. She has a talent for languages.
((a talent)) ((as sth.)) to be a talent as sth. He is a great talent as a pianist.
Similar Words
die Begabung (gift, aptitude), die Fähigkeit (ability)
Etymology
From Latin 'talentum', which came from Greek 'talanton' (a unit of weight/money). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'talent'. Just remember the article is 'das'.