aptitude

Begabung, Eignung

Eine angeborene Fähigkeit, etwas zu lernen oder gut zu machen.

In einfachem Englisch: A natural ability to learn or do something well.

• She has an aptitude for music.
• The course begins with an aptitude test.
• He showed a natural aptitude for working with numbers.

So benutzt man es: an aptitude for something (She has an aptitude for languages.); an aptitude for doing something (He showed an aptitude for solving puzzles.)

Synonyme: talent, ability, gift, knack

Gegenteile: inaptitude

Häufige Wendungen: an aptitude test, natural aptitude, aptitude for something

Eignung

Die Eigenschaft, für eine bestimmte Arbeit, einen Zweck oder eine Situation geeignet zu sein.

In einfachem Englisch: The quality of being right for a particular job, purpose, or situation.

• They questioned his aptitude for the role.
• The material showed little aptitude for outdoor use.
• Her aptitude for the position was carefully considered.

So benutzt man es: aptitude for something (The committee assessed his aptitude for the post.)

Synonyme: suitability, fitness

Gegenteile: unsuitability

Häufige Wendungen: aptitude for something, particular aptitude