képessége

Képessége is a Hungarian possessive form that expresses ownership of ability by a third-person subject, roughly translating as "his/her/its ability" in English. It is formed by taking the noun képesség (ability, capability) and adding the third-person singular possessive suffix -e. For example, az ő képessége means his/her ability.

The base noun képesség means ability or capability. It is formed from the root kép with the abstract noun suffix -esség, which denotes a state or quality. The term covers physical, mental, social, or technical capacities. The plural is képességek; common compound phrases include fizikai képesség (physical ability) and kognitív képesség (cognitive ability).

Usage and nuance: Képessége is used when referring to a specific person’s abilities, such as in education, employment, or medicine. It is related to, but not identical with, terms such as kompetencia (competence) or készség (skill). Phrases include képességeinek fejlesztése (“development of his/her abilities”) and képességfelmérés (“ability assessment”). The term can appear in clinical, educational, or organizational contexts to describe what someone can or is able to do.