able
able
having the skill or power to do something
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able with Russian translation
able usage examples
Она способна быстро решить проблему.
She is able to solve the problem quickly.
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able belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
able synonyms
What's the difference between able / capable / qualified / competent / skillful / talented
having the skill or power to do something
She is able to solve the problem quickly.
Она способна быстро решить проблему.
She is capable of handling difficult tasks.
Она способна выполнять сложные задачи.
She is qualified for the position.
Она подходит для этой должности по квалификации.
able to do a job well enough; having the required ability
He is a competent teacher.
Он компетентный учитель.
good at doing something because of practice and ability
She is a skillful driver.
Она умелый водитель.
naturally very good at something
He is a talented musician.
Он талантливый музыкант.
very good and experienced at doing something, especially a skill
She is proficient in English.
Она хорошо владеет английским языком.
This medicine is effective against pain.
Это лекарство эффективно против боли.
suitable or in good physical condition
He is fit to work after the injury.
Он годен к работе после травмы.
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How to pronounce able and what this word means
able translation: способный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce able
/ˈeɪbəl/
able translation
способный
able examples
She is able to solve the problem quickly.
able transcription
/ˈeɪbəl/, /ˈeɪbəl/
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able meaning: what does it mean?
having the skill or power to do something
able pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
able is pronounced as /ˈeɪbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
able definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She is able to solve the problem quickly. Translation: Она способна быстро решить проблему.
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