befähigen
Translation
to enable, to empower, to qualify
Examples
Das Training soll sie zu dieser Aufgabe befähigen.
The training should enable her for this task.
Sein Abschluss befähigt ihn, als Arzt zu arbeiten.
His degree qualifies him to work as a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((zu et3)) to enable/qualify (sb.) for (sth.) This certificate qualifies him to teach.
Similar Words
ermöglichen (to make possible), qualifizieren (to qualify); Antonyms: hindern (to hinder)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to make) + the adjective 'fähig' (capable). Literally 'to make capable'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-fähig-en' as 'to BEcome FÄHIG (capable)'. The prefix 'be-' often makes a verb transitive.