skillful
intermediateB1/ˈskɪl.fəl/ · skill-ful
having or showing skill; proficient.
Meanings
having or showing skill; proficient.
مہارت رکھنے والا یا مہارت دکھانے والا؛ ماہر۔
ماہر
maahir
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- skillful artist
- skillful negotiation
- skillful hands
Example Sentences
He is a skillful artist who creates stunning paintings.
وہ ایک ماہر فنکار ہے جو شاندار پینٹنگز بناتا ہے۔
Woh aik maahir fankaar hai jo shandar paintings banata hai.
Her skillful negotiation helped close the deal.
اس کی ماہر مذاکرات نے معاہدہ مکمل کرنے میں مدد کی۔
Us ki maahir muzakraat ne moahida mukammal karne mein madad ki.
The chef is known for his skillful culinary techniques.
شیف اپنی مہارت والی پکانے کی تکنیکوں کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Chef apni maharat wali pakane ki techniques ke liye jana jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'skill' as a tool in your toolkit; a skillful person uses it expertly.
Imagine a musician performing flawlessly on stage.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دنیا میں تیلے جس نے کیا ہے سب کووداع سب سے ماہر ہے، جس کی فطرت مستقل ہو گئی ہے یوں۔
Dunya mein teelay jis ne kiya hai sab ko wada sab se maahir hai, Jis ki fitrat musalsal ho gayi hai yun.
In the world, he who has bid farewell to all, is the most skillful, whose nature has become consistent.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر مند کی کوئی قیمت نہیں ہوتی۔
Hunar mand ki koi qeemat nahi hoti.
A skilled person has no price.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "skílf" — a skill, to carve
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from the Old Norse word meaning to carve or shape, indicating a proficiency developed through practice.