A2 Formal Talent
„Er ist sehr begabt."
He is very gifted.
What does „Er ist sehr begabt." mean in German?
„Er ist sehr begabt." means "He is very gifted.." Literally: "He is very gifted.."
Literal Translation
"He is very gifted."
Er He
ist is
sehr very
begabt gifted
English Equivalent
"He's very talented."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Past participle as adjective
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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