Vermögen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vermögen" is mainly used as noun meaning "assets", "wealth" or "fortune". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Vermögen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Vermögen
  • Plural: die Vermögen

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: vermögen
  • Simple past: vermochte
  • Participle: vermocht

See full conjugation of vermögen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Vermögen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Assets and wealth owned by an individual or entity"

"Vermögen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Vermögen wird auf mehrere Millionen Euro geschätzt.His fortune is estimated at several million Euros.
  2. Das Vermögen der Firma wuchs stetig über die Jahre.The company's assets grew steadily over the years.
  3. Sie erbte ein beträchtliches Vermögen von ihren Eltern.She inherited a considerable fortune from her parents.

2.) "The power or skill to perform an action"

"Vermögen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Vermögen, komplexe Probleme schnell zu lösen.He has the ability to solve complex problems quickly.
  2. Ihr musikalisches Vermögen ist wirklich beeindruckend.Her musical ability is truly impressive.
  3. Das Vermögen zur Empathie ist eine wichtige soziale Kompetenz.The capacity for empathy is an important social competence.

3.) "To possess the capability or power to act"

"Vermögen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er vermag es, die Situation zu ändern.He is able to change the situation.
  2. Sie vermag nicht, das Problem zu lösen.She is not able to solve the problem.
  3. Ich vermag es nicht zu glauben.I am not able to believe it.
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