No. 17,065 in Russian
способен
Capable.
In a sentence
Я способен учить новые языки.
I am capable of learning new languages.
The word 'способен' is used here to indicate someone's ability or capability to perform an action, often referring to personal skills or talents.
Она способна преодолеть любые трудности.
She is capable of overcoming any difficulties.
In this sentence, 'способна' (feminine form) emphasizes the subject's resilience and capability to face challenges successfully.
Способен ли этот проект на успех?
Is this project capable of succeeding?
Here, 'способен' is used interrogatively to question the potential or feasibility of a project's ability to be successful.
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