Ability vs Skill

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Ability

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Skill

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun
 AbilitySkill
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/
BedeutungThe skill to do something.The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.
BeispielShe has the ability to learn new languages quickly.He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2A1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenexceptional, 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 abilitiesconsiderable, 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
Antonymeinability, ineptnessinability, ignorance
Häufige FehlerConfused 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.Confused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse '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.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.

Häufige Fragen: Ability vs Skill

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Ability und Skill?

Ability: The skill to do something. Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Ability und Skill?

Ability ist das höchste Niveau, bei A2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Ability und Skill auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Ability: A2, Skill: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Ability und Skill?

Ability: noun, Skill: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Ability: She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.

Kann ich Ability und Skill austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Ability 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.

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