Cool MateAble vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Skilled
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Able
Capable
Competent
Fit
Skilled
| Able | Capable | Competent | Fit | Skilled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. | able to do something; having the skill or power to do it | Able to do something well | To be the right size or shape for something. | 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. | a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman |
| Register | 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 2.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | A2 | B2 | C1 | A2 | B2 |
| Wortart | adjective | adjective | adjective | verb | 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, 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Häufige Fragen: Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Skilled
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Able, Capable, Competent, Fit 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. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Able, Capable, Competent, Fit und Skilled?
Competent ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Sind Able, Capable, Competent, Fit und Skilled auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Fit: A2, Skilled: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Able, Capable, Competent, Fit und Skilled?
Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Fit: verb, 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. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
Kann ich Able, Capable, Competent, Fit und Skilled austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Able, Capable, Competent, Fit 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.