die Ambidextrie
Translation
ambidexterity
Examples
Ambidextrie ist die Fähigkeit, beide Hände gleich gut zu benutzen.
Ambidexterity is the ability to use both hands equally well.
Er trainiert seine Ambidextrie für den Sport.
He is training his ambidexterity for the sport.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject Ambidexterity is very rare. Ambidextrie ist sehr selten.
((sth.acc)) ((Noun)) as object He is training his ambidexterity. Er trainiert seine Ambidextrie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beidhändigkeit (two-handedness)
Etymology
From Latin 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'dexter' meaning 'right' or 'skillful'. Literally 'both right hands'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ambi-' like in 'ambivalent' (both feelings) and 'dextrie' like 'dexterity'. So, dexterity with both hands.