Kapazität/ˌkapat͡siˈtɛːt/capacity; ability; expert
Kapazität is a German noun that means capacity, ability, or expert. It is pronounced /ˌkapat͡siˈtɛːt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kapazitäten".
Definitions
1.the maximum amount that something can contain or produce(general, technical)
a.volume or maximum capability of a device, machine, or system
Die Kapazität des Tanks beträgt 50 Liter.—The capacity of the tank is 50 liters.
b.number of people a space can accommodate
Die maximale Kapazität des Saals ist 200 Personen.—The maximum capacity of the hall is 200 people.
2.ability or talent; mental or physical power(figurative)
a.(uncommon) ability to perform or understand something
Er hat nicht die Kapazität für diese Aufgabe.—He does not have the capacity for this task.
3.an expert or leading figure in a field(colloquial, often humorously)
a.person of high capability or renowned expertise
Er ist eine anerkannte Kapazität auf dem Gebiet der Physik.—He is a recognized authority in the field of physics.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kapazität | die Kapazitäten |
| Genitive | der Kapazität | der Kapazitäten |
| Dative | der Kapazität | den Kapazitäten |
| Accusative | die Kapazität | die Kapazitäten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kapazität" mean in English?
- "Kapazität" means capacity, ability, or expert. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kapazität"?
- "Kapazität" is pronounced /ˌkapat͡siˈtɛːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kapazität" der, die, or das?
- "Kapazität" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kapazität"?
- The plural of "Kapazität" is "Kapazitäten".
- What part of speech is "Kapazität"?
- "Kapazität" is a noun in German.
