No exact match translations found for 'competent' in urdu.
Word 'competent' in Other Languages
- competent in Assamese অসমীয়া
- competent in Bengali বাংলা
- competent in Bodo बड़ो
- competent in Dogri डोगरी
- competent in English
- competent in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- competent in Hindi हिन्दी
- competent in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- competent in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- competent in Konkani कोंकणी
- competent in Maithili মৈথিলী
- competent in Malayalam മലയാളം
- competent in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- competent in Marathi मराठी
- competent in Nepali नेपाली
- competent in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- competent in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- competent in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- competent in Santali
- competent in Sindhi سنڌي
- competent in Tamil தமிழ்
- competent in Telugu తెలుగు
- competent in Urdu اُردُو
Competent
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
British English: /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
American English: /ˈkɑːm.pə.tənt/
Definitions
- Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
- Acceptable but not exceptional.
- Legally qualified or capable.
Usage Examples
- She is a competent software engineer with years of experience.
- The judge ruled that he was competent to stand trial.
- His work is competent but lacks originality.
Etymology
Derived from Latin competentem, the accusative form of competens, meaning "sufficient, fit, suitable," from competere, meaning "to meet, be appropriate."
Synonyms
- Capable
- Proficient
- Qualified
- Skilled
- Efficient
Antonyms
- Incompetent
- Unqualified
- Inept
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Compétent | /kɔ̃.pe.tɑ̃/ |
| German | Kompetent | /ˌkɔmpɛˈtɛnt/ |
| Spanish | Competente | /kom.peˈten.te/ |
| Portuguese | Competente | /kõ.peˈtẽ.tɨ/ |
| Italian | Competente | /kom.peˈtɛn.te/ |
| Chinese | 胜任 | /shèng rèn/ |
| Japanese | 有能 | /yūnō/ |
| Russian | Компетентный | /kəmpʲɪˈtʲentnɨj/ |
| Hindi | कुशल | /kuʃal/ |
| Bengali | সক্ষম | /ʃɔkʰɔm/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
- American English: /ˈkɑːm.pə.tənt/
- Australian English: /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
Historical Usage
The word "competent" has been in use since the 16th century, initially referring to legal capability before expanding to include general ability and proficiency.
Cultural Nuances
In professional settings, being "competent" is often a baseline expectation rather than a distinguishing quality. However, in legal and medical fields, competency is a critical factor in determining qualifications and decision-making ability.
More Information
The concept of competency extends to various fields, including education, employment, and psychology. Many competency frameworks exist to define expected skills in specific roles, ensuring individuals meet required standards of performance.