das Potenzial

C1

potential

English meaning
potential
Gender
das — neuter

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Potenzial in a sentence

Er hat ein großes Potenzial im Bereich der Informatik.

Word family

das Potenzial is built from die Potenz (power). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with Potenzial

Questions about Potenzial

Is it der, die or das Potenzial?

It is das Potenzial — Potenzial is neuter.

What does Potenzial mean in English?

das Potenzial means "potential". For example: "Er hat ein großes Potenzial im Bereich der Informatik."

What level is Potenzial in German?

Potenzial is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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