Konzentrationsfähigkeit

ability to concentrate

noun kon-tsen-tra-TSYOHNS-fay-ig-kait Rare

Also means

power of concentration

Usage Note

Konzentrationsfähigkeit is the capacity to direct and hold one's focus. It is often trained or impaired: die Konzentrationsfähigkeit stärken = to strengthen concentration ability. Closely related to Aufmerksamkeit.

Examples

"Sport verbessert nachweislich die Konzentrationsfähigkeit von Kindern."

Natural Translation

Sport demonstrably improves children's ability to concentrate.

Literal Translation

Sport improves demonstrably the concentration-ability of children.

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