kompetentes
Translation
competent, capable, proficient
Examples
Das Unternehmen braucht kompetentes Personal.
The company needs competent staff.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) + kompetent to be competent He is very competent.
kompetent + ((Noun)) a competent (noun) A competent team wins.
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.