die Beobachtungsgabe
Translation
power of observation, perceptiveness
Examples
Ein Detektiv braucht eine gute Beobachtungsgabe.
A detective needs good powers of observation.
Sie hat eine scharfe Beobachtungsgabe.
She has a keen power of observation.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((good/keen powers of observation)) He has good powers of observation.
((sb.'s)) ((power of observation)) is remarkable His power of observation is remarkable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit, Scharfsinn; Antonyms: Unaufmerksamkeit (inattentiveness)
Etymology
From 'Beobachtung' (observation) + 'Gabe' (gift, talent). Literally an 'observation gift'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a detective who has a special 'gift' (Gabe) for 'observation' (Beobachtung).