kompetenter
Translation
competent, capable, proficient
Examples
Er ist ein kompetenter Berater.
He is a competent advisor.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) + kompetent to be competent He is very competent.
kompetent + ((Noun)) a competent (noun) A competent employee is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fähig, qualifiziert; Antonyms: inkompetent, unfähig
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'competere', which means 'to be suitable, to strive for'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'compete'. Someone who is competent (kompetent) is able to compete effectively.