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able

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/ˈeɪ.bəl/ · a-ble

having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

کسی چیز کرنے کی طاقت، مہارت، وسائل، یا موقع رکھنے والا۔

قابل

qaabil

Synonyms

capablecompetentskilledقادراہلماہر

Antonyms

unableincapableincompetentناقابلبےقابلیتناتواں

Common Collocations

  • able to
  • able-bodied
  • able assistant

Example Sentences

She is able to complete the project on time.

وہ منصوبے کو بروقت مکمل کرنے کے قابل ہے۔

Woh mansoobay ko bar waqt mukammal karne ke qaabil hai.

If you are able to help, please do so.

اگر آپ مدد کرنے کے قابل ہیں تو براہ کرم کریں۔

Agar aap madad karne ke qaabil hain to barah-e-karam karein.

He is an able leader.

وہ ایک قابل رہنما ہے۔

Woh aik qaabil rehnuma hai.

Easily Confused With

stable:While 'able' refers to capability, 'stable' refers to being steady or not likely to change.

Word Family

ability
nounصحت
capability
nounصلاحیت
enable
verbاجازت دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'able' as 'I AM ABLE' to remember its meaning.

Imagine a superhero with the ability to fly, representing capability.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہوئی حکمت کی بھی سب کو خبر، قابل تھا ہمیشہ وہ جو سن رہا تھا

Hui hikmat ki bhi sab ko khabar, qaabil tha hamesha woh jo sun raha tha

Wisdom reached everyone, he who listened was always able.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو کرے گا وہی بھرے گا

Jo karega wahi bharega

Only those who act will achieve.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "able (aable)" — having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something

First known use: 14th century

The word 'able' has its roots in the Old French 'able', derived from the Latin 'habilis', meaning suitable or fit.