Meanings
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
کسی چیز کو کامیابی کے ساتھ کرنے کی ضروری صلاحیت، علم، یا مہارت رکھنا۔
قابل
qabil
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- competent authority
- competent person
- competent skills
Example Sentences
She is a competent manager who leads her team well.
وہ ایک قابل منیجر ہیں جو اپنی ٹیم کی اچھی قیادت کرتی ہیں۔
Woh aik qabil manager hain jo apni team ki achi qiyadat karti hain.
To pass the exam, you need to be competent in English.
امتحان پاس کرنے کے لیے آپ کو انگریزی میں ماہر ہونا ضروری ہے۔
Imtihan pass karne ke liye aap ko Angrezi mein maahir hona zaroori hai.
The committee found her to be competent for the position.
کمیٹی نے اسے اس عہدے کے لیے قابل پایا۔
Committee ne use is ohday ke liye qabil paya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'competent' chef who can create delicious dishes.
Visualize a highly skilled tradesperson confidently working with tools.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہنر جو بھی ہو، سب میں ہے قابلِ فخر لب کے ہنسنے سے بڑھ کر ہے، کام میں جو رنخسار
Hunar jo bhi ho, sab mein hai qabil-e-fakhar Lab ke hansne se barh kar hai, kaam mein jo rankhsaari.
No matter what the skill is, all are worthy of pride; More than the smile of lips, is the work that is dignified.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوئیں گے وہی کاٹیں گے
Jo boein ge wahi kaatain ge.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "competens" — having sufficient skill; suitable
First known use: 14th century
The word 'competent' evolved from the Latin 'competens', which meant 'having the power to decide or manage.' It entered Middle English in the late 14th century.