Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Qualified vs Skilled

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Able

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 adjective

Capable

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 adjective

Competent

Top 2.000 (häufig) C1 adjective

Fit

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 verb

Qualified

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 adjective

Skilled

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 adjective

	Able	Capable	Competent	Fit	Qualified	Skilled
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
Bedeutung	Die Fähigkeit, Macht oder Gelegenheit haben, etwas zu tun. Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	etwas tun können; die Fähigkeit oder Macht dazu haben able to do something; having the skill or power to do it	Kann etwas gut machen Able to do something well	Die richtige Größe oder Form für etwas haben. To be the right size or shape for something.	Die richtigen Fähigkeiten oder Kenntnisse für einen Job haben. Having the right skills or knowledge for a job.	Gut in etwas, weil man geübt hat Good at doing something because of practice
Beispiel	She is able to speak three languages.	She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.	She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.	I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.	She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience.	a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	A2	B2	C1	A2	B1	B2
Wortart	adjective	adjective	adjective	verb	adjective	adjective
Kollokationen	be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in	closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with	be, become, get, highly, well, fully, as, be, feel, eminently, ideally, uniquely, be, heavily	be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something), be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something)
Antonyme	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	miss, squeeze, misfit	unqualified, incompetent	unskilled, inexperienced, inept
Häufige Fehler	Confused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event.	Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective).	'Competency' is confused with 'competence' despite the latter being more commonly used., Using 'competent' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'competent' with 'complacent', which means self-satisfied.	'Fit' is often confused with 'fitted' — 'fit' describes the state, 'fitted' describes the act of making something fit., Some learners forget to use the preposition 'into' when discussing fitting in a space (e.g., 'fit into the box')., Using 'fit' as a noun instead of a verb can lead to confusion, as it mainly functions as a verb.	Confusing 'qualified' with 'qualifying', Using 'qualified' without specifying what for, Mispronouncing 'qualified' with an incorrect emphasis	Using 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing'), Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context., Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Verwende 'able', um eine Fähigkeit in einem neutralen Kontext auszudrücken. Es ist sowohl im gesprochenen als auch im geschriebenen Englisch angemessen, aber vermeide es in übermäßig formellen Situationen. Use 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations.	Verwenden Sie 'fähig', um jemanden oder etwas zu beschreiben, das die Fähigkeit hat, eine Aufgabe zu erfüllen. Es eignet sich sowohl für persönliche als auch für berufliche Kontexte. Vermeiden Sie es in zu lockeren Situationen. Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.	Verwende 'kompetent', um jemanden zu beschreiben, der eine Aufgabe effektiv ausführen kann. Es ist in beruflichen oder akademischen Kontexten angemessen, kann aber in lockeren Gesprächen zu formell klingen. Use 'competent' to describe someone who can perform a task effectively. It's appropriate in professional or academic contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Verwende 'passen', wenn du darüber sprichst, ob etwas gut passt oder geeignet ist. Es ist neutral, daher kann es sowohl in lockeren als auch in formellen Gesprächen verwendet werden. Vermeide es, wenn du über emotionale oder abstrakte Konzepte sprichst; es geht mehr um physische oder praktische Eignung. Use 'fit' when discussing whether something matches well or is suitable. It's neutral, so it can be used in both casual and formal conversations. Avoid using it when discussing emotional or abstract concepts; it’s more about physical or practical suitability.	Wird verwendet, wenn die Fähigkeiten einer Person im Arbeitskontext besprochen werden. Geeignet für Vorstellungsgespräche und Lebensläufe, aber in informellen Situationen vermeiden. Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations.	Benutze 'skilled', um die Fähigkeit von jemandem in einem bestimmten Bereich zu beschreiben, besonders im beruflichen oder künstlerischen Kontext. Es passt sowohl in lockeren als auch in formellen Situationen. Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Sieh es in echten Clips

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

that they wouldn't be able to shut him up.

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

Able

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

And the Gustav was capable of firing a 7-ton shell

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Capable

Sorta fits the occasion.

Fit

Häufige Fragen: Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Qualified vs Skilled

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well Fit: To be the right size or shape for something. Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled?

Competent ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Fit: A2, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled?

Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Fit: verb, Qualified: adjective, Skilled: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Fit: I need to fit this new sofa into my living room. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Kann ich Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled 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.