Kilo Lingo

/ˈtælənt/

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Translation

A natural ability to do something very well.

Word origin

From Latin talentum, a weight of silver used as money. The meaning of a natural gift grew from an old Bible story about servants and their money.

Origin
Latin
Root
talentum

Grammar

Gender
Pluraltalents

Examples

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"A talent for" something is followed by the thing.

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Here "talent" means how well he cooks.

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"Talents" is the plural form.

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This word is part of lesson 32.