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skills

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/skɪlz/ · skills

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to do something well; expertise.

کسی چیز کو اچھی طرح کرنے کی صلاحیت؛ ماہر ہونا۔

مہارتیں

maharatein

Formal: مہارتیں

Synonyms

abilitiescompetencesexpertiseصلاحیتیںقابلیتیںہنر

Antonyms

inabilityineptitudeignoranceناکامیناآموختہبے خبری

Common Collocations

  • practical skills
  • life skills
  • technical skills

Example Sentences

She has excellent communication skills.

اس کے پاس بہترین مواصلاتی مہارتیں ہیں۔

Is ke paas behtareen mawasalati maharatein hain.

Developing new skills is essential for career growth.

نئی مہارتیں حاصل کرنا کیریئر کی ترقی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Nayi maharatein hasil karna career ki taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

He improved his skills through dedicated practice.

اس نے محنت کرکے اپنی مہارتیں بہتر بنائیں۔

Us ne mehnat karke apni maharatein behtar banain.

Easily Confused With

will:While 'skills' refer to abilities, 'will' refers to intention or determination.

Word Family

skilled
adjectiveماہر
skillful
adjectiveہنر مند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'skill' as a 'tool' you need.

Imagine a toolbox filled with various tools representing different skills.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنر مند وہ ہیں جو مشکل میں بھی ہنر دکھائیں

Hunar mand woh hain jo mushkil mein bhi hunar dikhayein

The skilled are those who showcase their talent even in difficulties.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر ہو تو بات بن جاتی ہے

Hunar ho to baat ban jati hai

If there is skill, things get done.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "skil" — to separate or to divide

First known use: 14th century

The word 'skill' originated from the Old Norse 'skil', meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide'. It evolved through Middle English into its current form. In contemporary usage, it encompasses a range of abilities or competencies acquired through practice.