natural talent
das Naturtalent, die Naturtalente
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natural talent
A person who possesses a special ability or aptitude without having learned or practiced it extensively.
Meine Nichte ist ein echtes Naturtalent: Sie spielte schon mit sechs Jahren schwierige Klavierstücke.
My niece is a real natural talent: she was already playing difficult piano pieces at the age of six.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Naturtalente |
| genitive | des Naturtalentes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Naturtalent | die Naturtalente |
| accusative | das Naturtalent | die Naturtalente |
| dative | dem Naturtalent | den Naturtalenten |
| genitive | des Naturtalentes des Naturtalents | der Naturtalente |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Naturtalent' (natural talent) is made up of 'Natur' (nature) and 'Talent' (talent). The first part indicates that the ability is understood as being naturally present rather than acquired mainly through extensive training.
Schon nach wenigen Unterrichtsstunden galt er als Naturtalent am Schlagzeug.
After just a few lessons, he was considered a natural talent on the drums.
'Naturtalent' (natural talent) is often used with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'gelten als' (to be considered), or 'sich erweisen als' (to prove to be). Information about an area, such as sports, music, or languages, is also often added directly.
Sie gilt im Turnen als großes Naturtalent.
She is considered a great natural talent in gymnastics.
'Naturtalent' (natural talent) is usually used as a term of praise and highlights an exceptional performance. Depending on the context, it can also sound slightly exaggerated or humorous when someone learns something particularly quickly.
Nach seinem ersten Versuch hielten ihn alle für ein Naturtalent im Zeichnen.
After his first attempt, everyone thought he was a natural talent at drawing.
