NOUN

Kapazität/ˌkapat͡siˈtɛːt/capacity; resources; expert

Kapazität is a German noun that means capacity, resources, 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)

a.physical or technical capacity of a facility, machine, or system

Die Kapazität der neuen Fabrik beträgt 10.000 Autos pro Jahr.The capacity of the new factory is 10,000 cars per year.

b.the ability or potential to perform a function or task

Unsere Kapazität reicht derzeit nicht für weitere Aufträge aus.Our capacity is currently not enough for additional orders.

2.available human resources, workforce, or expert personnel(human resources)

a.staff or personnel available for a task

Zurzeit fehlen uns in der IT-Abteilung Kapazitäten.At the moment, we lack manpower in the IT department.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kapazitätdie Kapazitäten
Genitiveder Kapazitätder Kapazitäten
Dativeder Kapazitätden Kapazitäten
Accusativedie Kapazitätdie Kapazitäten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kapazität" mean in English?
"Kapazität" means capacity, resources, 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.

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