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fähig

[ˈfɛːɪç]

adj

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. capable (having the general capability to)
  2. able (currently in the position to; most often mentally)
  3. qualified; skilled; skilful
  4. capable
Examples

Der Angeklagte wäre zu so einer grausamen Tat nicht fähig.

The accused would not be capable of such a cruel act.

Pronunciationˈfɛːɪç

Part of speechadj

Usage noteOften followed by the preposition 'zu' when describing what one is capable of doing.

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