adaptability
die Anpassungsfähigkeit
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adaptability
The ability to adapt to new conditions, demands, or changes and adjust one's behavior accordingly.
Ihre Anpassungsfähigkeit half ihr, sich schnell in dem neuen Arbeitsumfeld zurechtzufinden.
Her adaptability helped her quickly find her way around in the new work environment.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Anpassungsfähigkeit |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Anpassungsfähigkeit | – |
| accusative | die Anpassungsfähigkeit | – |
| dative | der Anpassungsfähigkeit | – |
| genitive | der Anpassungsfähigkeit | – |
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'Anpassungsfähigkeit' (adaptability) is made up of 'Anpassung' (adaptation) and 'Fähigkeit' (ability). The additional 's' connects the two components.
Seine Anpassungsfähigkeit machte den Wechsel in ein anderes Team leichter.
His adaptability made the transition to a different team easier.
Common collocations include 'eine hohe Anpassungsfähigkeit' (a high level of adaptability), 'Anpassungsfähigkeit zeigen' (to show adaptability), and 'Anpassungsfähigkeit an neue Bedingungen' (adaptability to new conditions). The word is often associated with professional or social changes.
Für diese Aufgabe braucht man eine hohe Anpassungsfähigkeit an wechselnde Anforderungen.
This task requires a high level of adaptability to changing demands.
'Anpassungsfähigkeit' (adaptability) is an abstract noun and occurs especially frequently in professional, academic, and official texts. In these contexts, it often describes an important personal or professional skill.
Im Bewerbungsgespräch betonte sie ihre Anpassungsfähigkeit und ihre Bereitschaft, Neues zu lernen.
During the job interview, she emphasized her adaptability and her willingness to learn new things.
