die Anpassungsfähigkeit
Translation
adaptability, flexibility, versatility
Examples
Anpassungsfähigkeit ist im Beruf sehr wichtig.
Adaptability is very important at work.
Er zeigte große Anpassungsfähigkeit an die neue Kultur.
He showed great adaptability to the new culture.
Grammar Patterns
die Anpassungsfähigkeit ((an+4)) adaptability to sth. His adaptability to the new environment is amazing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flexibilität, Wandelbarkeit; Antonyms: Starrheit (rigidity)
Etymology
Composed of 'an' (to) + 'passen' (to fit) + '-ung' (nominalizer) + '-s-' (linking s) + 'fähig' (able) + '-keit' (ability). Literally 'the ability to be able to fit to something'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: An-pass-ungs-fähig-keit. The ability (-keit) to be able (-fähig) to adapt (anpassen).