skill

Fertigkeit, Geschick

Die Fähigkeit, etwas gut zu tun, meist durch Lernen und Übung erworben.

In einfachem Englisch: An ability to do something well, usually developed through learning and practice.

• Cooking is a useful skill.
• He improved his writing skills at college.
• The repair required considerable skill.

So benutzt man es: skill at doing something (She showed great skill at repairing watches.); skill in something (The job requires skill in computer programming.)

Synonyme: ability, expertise, proficiency

Häufige Wendungen: learn a skill, develop a skill, communication skills, skill at something