competent
gb/kˈɑmpətɪnt/ us/kˈɑmpətɪnt/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9100
hozzáértő, korrekt, elfogadható, illetékes, kompetens
B2
1
hozzáértő
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is competent (at [doing something] / in [a subject or area])
She is a highly competent project manager who always meets her deadlines.
Ő egy rendkívül hozzáértő projektmenedzser, aki mindig tartja a határidőit.
You need a competent mechanic to deal with a problem this complex.
Egy hozzáértő szerelőre van szükséged egy ilyen bonyolult probléma megoldásához.
The report was written by a team of competent researchers.
He is competent in both spoken and written Japanese.
The company is looking for someone who is competent at handling customer complaints.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My doctor is very competent and I trust her.
Az orvosom nagyon hozzáértő, és bízom benne.
We need a competent driver for this long trip.
Erre a hosszú útra egy hozzáértő sofőrre van szükségünk.
She is competent at using a computer.
The new manager seems competent in his job.
I want to be competent in English before I travel.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "competent" with "competitive". "Competent" means able to do something well enough; "competitive" means wanting to win or being able to win. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: say "competent at doing something" or "competent in a subject", not "competent of".
Σημασία
having enough skill or ability
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a competent worker
|a competent teacher
|highly competent
|technically competent
|competent in [a field]
Συνώνυμα
capable (Very close in meaning; often slightly more positive and broader, not only about skill but also general ability.)
Αντώνυμα
incompetent (States that someone clearly lacks the basic skill or ability needed to do a task.)
Θέματα
work
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
able to do something well enough, because you have the right skill and knowledge.
Having the necessary skill, knowledge, or ability to do something effectively and correctly.
B2
2
korrekt
B2
elfogadható
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is competent (but [comment about lack of excellence])
The film was competent but hardly memorable.
A film korrekt volt, de aligha emlékezetes.
Her presentation was competent, though it lacked energy and originality.
Az előadása korrekt volt, bár hiányzott belőle az energia és az eredetiség.
It was a competent translation, but a native speaker could improve the style.
The restaurant offers competent service, but nothing that makes it stand out.
He gave a competent performance, but the role needed someone truly charismatic.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The book is competent, but not very interesting.
A könyv elfogadható, de nem túl érdekes.
His work is competent, but not great.
A munkája korrekt, de nem kiemelkedő.
The new chef is competent, so the food is fine.
Her drawing is competent, but it does not move me.
The team played a competent game, but they did not win.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think "competent" is a strong compliment like "excellent". In this sense, it often means only that something is fine or acceptable, and can even suggest that it is a bit boring or not special.
Σημασία
good enough but not outstanding
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a competent performance
|competent but uninspired
|perfectly competent
|competent writing
|competent but not outstanding
Συνώνυμα
adequate (Emphasizes that something just meets the basic standard; often slightly more negative or minimal than "competent".)
Αντώνυμα
poor (Describes work or performance that clearly fails to meet the expected standard.)
Θέματα
work
|arts
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
good enough to be okay, but not special or very good.
Of acceptable or satisfactory quality, but not particularly impressive or excellent.
C1
FORMAL
3
illetékes
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[an authority/body/court] is competent to [do something]
The application must be submitted to the competent authority in your country of residence.
A kérelmet a lakóhelye szerinti ország illetékes hatóságához kell benyújtani.
Only a court competent to hear criminal matters can decide this issue.
Erről a kérdésről csak a büntetőügyek elbírálására illetékes bíróság dönthet.
The complaint was filed before the competent national authorities.
Under the treaty, each state must designate a competent body to oversee compliance.
The board is not competent to rule on individual employment disputes.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
You must send these papers to the competent authority.
Ezeket az iratokat az illetékes hatóságnak kell elküldened.
This is the competent court for this type of case.
Ez az ilyen típusú ügyekben illetékes bíróság.
That office is not competent to give you a visa.
Only a competent judge can make this decision.
The police said another department was competent to help me.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes apply the everyday skill meaning in legal texts and misunderstand phrases like "competent authority". In legal and official language, it usually means the body that has the legal power in that area, not that the staff are skilled.
Σημασία
having legal or official authority
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
competent authority
|competent court
|competent jurisdiction
|a court competent to hear the case
|the competent national authorities
Συνώνυμα
authorized (Focuses on having permission or power; "competent" additionally implies formal responsibility or proper area of power.)
Αντώνυμα
unauthorized (Lacks the legal permission or official power to act in a matter.)
Θέματα
law
|government
|administration
|business
Ορισμός
having the official or legal right and power to make a decision or take action.
Having the legal power, official authority, or recognized responsibility to deal with a particular matter.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
kompetens
C2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[cells/bacteria] are competent (for [transformation])
The plasmid was introduced into the competent cells by heat shock.
A plazmidot hősokkal juttatták be a kompetens sejtekbe.
We prepared chemically competent bacteria for transformation.
Kémiailag kompetens baktériumokat készítettünk elő a transzformációhoz.
Only competent cells can efficiently incorporate the foreign DNA.
The protocol describes how to make E. coli competent for electroporation.
Transformation efficiency depends on how competent the cells are.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
In this lab, we use competent cells to take in new DNA.
Ebben a laborban kompetens sejteket használunk új DNS felvételéhez.
The scientist made the bacteria competent before adding the plasmid.
A kutató kompetenssé tette a baktériumokat, mielőtt hozzáadta a plazmidot.
Only competent cells can get the new gene.
The teacher showed us how to prepare competent bacteria.
These cells are not competent, so the DNA will not enter.
Συχνό λάθος:
Outside of biology, learners may not recognize this special technical meaning and misread it as general 'skilled' or 'able'. In scientific texts, however, it refers specifically to the cell state for DNA uptake.
Σημασία
able to take up foreign DNA (biology)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
competent cells
|genetically competent bacteria
|preparing competent cells
|transformation of competent cells
Συνώνυμα
transformable (Technical term emphasizing the ability to undergo genetic transformation; used mainly in specialist contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
non-competent (Used in technical contexts to describe cells that cannot take up external DNA.)
Θέματα
science
|biology
|medicine
Ορισμός
in biology, describing cells that can take in new DNA from outside the cell.
In microbiology and genetics, describing cells that are in a physical and physiological state that allows them to take up external DNA from their environment.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
competent
IPA
GB/kˈɑmpətɪnt/
US/kˈɑmpətɪnt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
com - pet - ent (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: competent
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
competence
noun B2
competently
adverb
Related words
competency
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
competent authority
1/kˈɑmpətɪnt əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
official body with legal power
an official group or person that has the legal power to decide or act in a particular area.
Παραδείγματα
- You must report any change of address to the competent authority.
- The competent authority will review your application and inform you of the decision.
- Each country must name a competent authority to enforce the new regulations.
competent court
1/kˈɑmpətɪnt kˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
court that has jurisdiction
a court that has the legal right to hear and decide a certain kind of case.
Παραδείγματα
- The dispute shall be settled by the competent court in the defendant's country.
- Only a competent court can issue such an order.
- The lawyer argued that the local court was not the competent court for this matter.
competent to stand trial
1/kˈɑmpətɪnt tə stˈænd tɹˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
mentally able to face trial
having a clear enough mind to understand what happens in court and to help your lawyer, so that a trial can legally continue.
Παραδείγματα
- Psychiatrists will evaluate whether the defendant is competent to stand trial.
- The judge ruled that she was not competent to stand trial at this time.
- If the accused is not competent to stand trial, the case may be delayed.
mentally competent
1/mˈɛntəli kˈɑmpətɪnt/
fixed phrase
able to make one’s own decisions
having a clear mind and enough understanding to make your own decisions and know what they mean.
Παραδείγματα
- The doctor confirmed that the patient is mentally competent to sign the consent form.
- Only a mentally competent adult can make this kind of legal agreement.
- They questioned whether he was still mentally competent to manage his finances.