talented
gb/tˈæləntɪd/ us/tˈæləntɪd/
B1
English
tehetséges
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tehetséges
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is talented (at/in [activity/field])
She’s talented at playing the piano and started performing when she was ten.
Tehetséges zongorista, és már tízévesen elkezdett fellépni.
The company is trying to hire talented engineers who can solve complex problems.
A vállalat tehetséges mérnököket próbál felvenni, akik képesek összetett problémákat megoldani.
He’s a talented speaker, so he often represents the team in meetings.
Learner examples
My sister is very talented.
A nővérem nagyon tehetséges.
He is talented at math.
Tehetséges matematikából.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *talented* as a noun (it is usually an adjective). Say “a talented person,” not “a talented.” Also, use “talented at/in,” not “talented of.”
Meaning
having a natural skill
Collocations
highly talented
|naturally talented
|extremely talented
|very talented
|talented musician
|talented artist
|talented writer
|talented student
|talented athlete
|a talented team
Synonyms
gifted (Often suggests an especially strong, inborn ability.)
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skilled (Emphasizes ability developed through training and practice.)
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able (More general; does not necessarily imply special talent.)
Antonyms
untalented (Not having a natural ability for something.)
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unskilled (Lacking skill, often due to little training or experience.)
Themes
education
|work
|arts
|sports
Definition
If you are talented, you are naturally good at something.
Having a natural ability to do something well, especially in a creative, academic, or athletic area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
talented
IPA
GB/tˈæləntɪd/
US/tˈæləntɪd/
Syllables & stress
tal - en - ted (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tal)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: talented
Expressions
highly talented
1/hˈaɪli tˈæləntɪd/
fixed phrase
very talented person
Very talented.
Examples
- They recruited highly talented designers for the new project.
- She’s highly talented, but she stays humble about her success.
- The school offers scholarships to highly talented young musicians.
Learner examples
- He is highly talented.
multi-talented
1/mˈʌlti tˈæləntɪd/
fixed phrase
talented in many areas
Good at many different things.
Examples
- She’s a multi-talented performer who sings, dances, and acts.
- The festival showcased multi-talented artists from around the world.
- He’s multi-talented, so the team uses him in several roles.
Learner examples
- My friend is multi-talented.
naturally talented
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli tˈæləntɪd/
fixed phrase
talented without much training
Good at something from birth; it feels easy.
Examples
- He’s naturally talented at drawing, even though he’s never had lessons.
- She’s naturally talented, but she still practices every day to improve.
- The coach said the new player is naturally talented and learns quickly.
Learner examples
- She is naturally talented at singing.