competent
word
/ˈkɑmpətɪnt/
/kˈɒmpɪtənt/
Definition
If someone is competent, they have the necessary skills or ability to do something well.
Usage & Nuances
'Competent' is a neutral, sometimes formal word. It means being good enough for a task but not necessarily outstanding—higher praise would be 'skilled' or 'excellent'. Used with 'at' (e.g., 'competent at math'). Not typically used for objects or things.
Spanish: competentePortuguese (BR): competentePortuguese (PT): competenteChinese (Simplified): 有能力的 - 胜任的Chinese (Traditional): 有能力的 - 勝任的Hindi: कुशल - सक्षमArabic: كفء - ماهرBengali: যোগ্য - দক্ষRussian: компетентныйJapanese: 有能なVietnamese: có năng lực - thành thạoKorean: 유능한Turkish: yetkin - ehilUrdu: ماہر - قابلIndonesian: kompeten - cakap
Example Sentences
She is a competent nurse who cares for her patients.
basic
He is competent in using computers.
basic
You need to be competent to get this job.
basic
She's not just competent; she's truly outstanding at what she does.
natural
I wouldn't say he's amazing, but he's competent enough for the position.
natural
After the training, everyone felt more competent in handling new problems.
natural