Cool MateAbility vs Capability vs Competence vs Skill
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Ability
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun
Capability
Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
Competence
Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
Skill
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun
| Ability | Capability | Competence | Skill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Die Fähigkeit, etwas zu tun.The skill to do something. | Die Fähigkeit, etwas zu tun.The ability to do something. | die Fähigkeit, etwas gut zu tunthe ability to do something well | Die Fähigkeit, etwas gut zu tun, meistens durch Training oder Übung.The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice. |
| Beispiel | She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. | Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. | Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues. | He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | A2 | C1 | C1 | A1 |
| Wortart | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| Kollokationen | exceptional, extraordinary, great, level, have, possess, retain, ability in, to the best of your ability, high, limited, low, assess, measure, test, level, range, a range of ability, a range of abilities | advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for, advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for | great, basic, academic, have, demonstrate, display, beyond somebody’s competence, within somebody’s competence, competence as, a level of competence, a standard of competence, formal, exclusive, have, outside somebody/something’s competence, within somebody/something’s competence, an area of competence | considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill, considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill |
| Antonyme | inability, ineptness | incapability, inability | incompetence, ineptitude | inability, ignorance |
| Häufige Fehler | Confused with 'capability' — 'ability' refers to a skill, while 'capability' refers to the potential to develop a skill., Using 'ability' without a verb or context can make sentences unclear., Incorrectly pluralizing as 'abilities' when referring to a single skill. | Confusing with 'capacity' which refers to volume or quantity., Using it as a verb instead of a noun., Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation. | Confused with 'competency'; both refer to abilities but 'competence' is broader., Misused as a verb; 'competence' is always a noun., Spelling errors, especially with the second 'e'. | Confused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Verwende 'Fähigkeit' in Kontexten, die sich auf die Fähigkeiten oder Talente einer Person beziehen. Vermeide es in sehr lockeren Gesprächen, wo einfachere Wörter wie 'Talent' oder 'Können' passender sein könnten.Use 'ability' in contexts where referring to someone's skills or talents. Avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'skill' may be more appropriate. | Verwende 'Fähigkeit' in professionellen oder akademischen Kontexten, um über Fähigkeiten oder Potenzial zu sprechen. Im lockeren Gespräch wird es nicht oft verwendet.Use 'capability' in professional or academic contexts to discuss skills or potential. It's not commonly used in casual conversations. | Verwende 'Kompetenz' in Kontexten wie beruflichen Fähigkeiten oder Bildungsabschlüssen. Vermeide es in sehr lockeren Gesprächen; bevorzuge stattdessen 'Fähigkeit' oder 'Fertigkeit'.Use 'competence' in contexts such as job skills or educational achievements. Avoid in very casual conversations; prefer 'skill' or 'ability' instead. | Benutze 'Fähigkeit' oder 'Fertigkeit', um über Talente in verschiedenen Bereichen zu sprechen, von Sport bis Kunst. Vermeide es in sehr informellen Situationen, wo einfachere Wörter wie 'Talent' besser passen könnten.Use 'skill' to talk about abilities in various contexts, from sports to arts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms like 'talent' might fit better. |
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Häufige Fragen: Ability vs Capability vs Competence vs Skill
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Ability, Capability, Competence und Skill?
Ability: The skill to do something. Capability: The ability to do something. Competence: the ability to do something well Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.
Sind Ability, Capability, Competence und Skill auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Ability: A2, Capability: C1, Competence: C1, Skill: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Ability, Capability, Competence und Skill?
Ability: noun, Capability: noun, Competence: noun, Skill: noun.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Ability: She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. Capability: Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. Competence: Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues. Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.
Kann ich Ability, Capability, Competence und Skill austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Ability, Capability, Competence und Skill sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.