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skill

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/skɪl/ · skill

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to do something well; expertise.

کچھ اچھی طرح کرنے کی صلاحیت؛ مہارت۔

مہارت

maharat

Synonyms

expertiseproficiencytalentمہارتہنرصلاحیت

Antonyms

ineptitudeinabilitylackناکامیعدم صلاحیتکمی

Common Collocations

  • practical skill
  • technical skill
  • building skills

Example Sentences

He possesses a great skill in painting.

اس کے پاس پینٹنگ میں بڑی مہارت ہے۔

Us ke paas painting mein bari maharat hai.

She developed her skill through years of practice.

اس نے سالوں کی مشق کے ذریعے اپنی مہارت کو بڑھایا۔

Us ne salon ki mashq ke zariye apni maharat ko barhaya.

Skill is essential for success in any profession.

کسی بھی پیشے میں کامیابی کے لئے مہارت ضروری ہے۔

Kisi bhi pesay mein kamiyabi ke liye maharat zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

will:While 'skill' refers to the ability to perform tasks, 'will' denotes intention or determination.

Word Family

skilled
adjectiveماہر
skillfulness
nounمہارت کا درجہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'skill' as the 'key' to success in various tasks.

Imagine a craftsman skillfully shaping wood.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنر نہ ہو تو منزل کیسے ملے گی، ہنر ہے ساتھ تو ہر مشکل حل ہوگی۔

Hunar nah ho to manzil kaise mile gi, Hunar hai saath to har mushkil hal hogi.

Without skill, how will the destination be reached? With skill by your side, every problem will be solved.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر ہی سب کچھ ہے

Hunar hi sab kuch hai

Skill is everything.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "skil" — knowledge, dexterity

First known use: 14th century

The word 'skill' has its roots in Old Norse, where it referred to the idea of splitting or dividing, which evolved into the meaning of having proficiency in a trade or art.