die Fähigkeit
Translation
ability, skill, capacity, capability
Examples
Sie hat die Fähigkeit, gut zuzuhören.
She has the ability to listen well.
Seine sprachlichen Fähigkeiten sind beeindruckend.
His linguistic skills are impressive.
Grammar Patterns
die Fähigkeit ((zu+Infinitiv)) the ability to do sth. He has the ability to solve problems.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Können, Talent, Begabung; Antonyms: Unfähigkeit
Etymology
From the adjective 'fähig' (able, capable) plus the suffix '-keit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to English '-ness' or '-ity'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fähig-keit' as 'able-ness' or 'capabil-ity'. Nouns ending in '-keit' are always feminine (die).