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begabt
gifted
To possess a special innate ability or talent for a particular area.
example
Sie ist musikalisch sehr begabt und spielt mehrere Instrumente.
She is very musically gifted and plays several instruments.
begabt
gifted
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is derived from 'die Gabe' (the gift). Someone who is 'begabt' (gifted) has therefore received a special ability almost as a gift. This origin helps you remember the meaning 'talented'.
EXAMPLE
Er hat die Gabe, Menschen zum Lachen zu bringen.
He has the gift of making people laugh.
Correct preposition
To name the area of talent, you usually use the preposition 'für' (+ accusative). With school subjects or more general areas, 'in' (+ dative) is also possible.
EXAMPLE
Meine Nichte ist sehr begabt für Musik.
My niece is very gifted in music.
Typical collocations
'Begabt' (gifted) is often combined with an adverb that describes the type of talent. Common combinations are 'musikalisch begabt' (musically gifted), 'sprachlich begabt' (gifted with languages), 'künstlerisch begabt' (artistically gifted), or 'handwerklich begabt' (skilled with crafts/manual work).
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder ist handwerklich sehr begabt und repariert alles selbst.
My brother is very skilled with crafts and repairs everything himself.
Compare with
begabt vs geboren
born
'geboren' and 'begabt' can both express that someone has a natural talent. 'Ein geborener ...' (a born ...) is used when a person seems especially naturally suited to a role or activity, for example 'ein geborener Redner' (a born speaker). 'begabt' is more general and describes a special ability in an area, for example music or mathematics. 'geboren' sounds more like: This role has suited the person from the very beginning. 'begabt' is more like saying: This person has a lot of talent.
begabt
Im Zeichenkurs merkt man schnell, dass Ali sehr begabt ist.
In the drawing class, you quickly notice that Ali is very gifted.
geboren
Hannah ist eine geborene Organisatorin und plant jede Feier ohne Stress.
Hannah is a born organizer and plans every party without stress.
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