vermögen

to be able to, to be capable of

Definition

verb

Meanings

  1. 1.to be able to
  2. 2.to be capable of
Frequency
Rank #12251

Grammar

Examples

  • Niemand vermag die vorherzusagen.

    No one is able to predict the future.

  • Er vermag großartige Reden zu .

    He is able to give great speeches.

  • Worte vermögen zu .

    Words are able to achieve much.

  • Sie vermag ihre Gefühle zu .

    She is able to hide her feelings well.

  • Niemand vermag ihn umzustimmen.

    No one is able to change his mind.

  • Ich vermag dir nicht zu .

    Unfortunately I am unable to help you.

  • vermag Menschen zu .

    Music is capable of comforting people.

  • Er vermochte den zu .

    He could hardly bear the pain.

  • Nur wenige vermögen, so zu sein.

    Only few are capable of being so patient.

  • Das vermag schon .

    The child is already capable of astonishingly much.