capable of taking action
handlungsfähig – handlungsfähiger – am handlungsfähigsten
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capable of taking action
Able to make decisions independently and take the necessary measures. The word can refer to a person, an organization, or a government institution.
Trotz der Krise blieb die Regierung handlungsfähig.
Despite the crisis, the government remained capable of taking action.
| basic form | handlungsfähig |
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| comparative | handlungsfähiger |
| superlative | am handlungsfähigsten |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
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'Handlungsfähig' (capable of taking action) is made up of 'Handlung' (action) and 'fähig' (capable). It therefore means that someone or an institution is capable of carrying out necessary actions.
Nach der Einigung war der Verein wieder handlungsfähig.
After reaching an agreement, the association was capable of taking action again.
'Handlungsfähig' (capable of taking action) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'bleiben' (to remain), 'werden' (to become), or 'sein' (to be). The collocations 'politisch handlungsfähig' (politically capable of taking action) and 'wieder handlungsfähig werden' (to become capable of taking action again) are also particularly common.
Der Vorstand muss schnell entscheiden, damit die Organisation handlungsfähig bleibt.
The board must make a quick decision so that the organization remains capable of taking action.
'Handlungsfähig' (capable of taking action) often appears in the news and in texts about governments, authorities, political parties, or organizations. In these contexts, it usually describes whether an institution can make decisions and implement measures despite problems.
Die Behörde ist trotz des Personalmangels weiterhin handlungsfähig.
Despite the staff shortage, the authority is still capable of taking action.
