capable
intermediateB1/ˈkeɪpəbl/ · ca-pa-ble
Having the ability, capacity, or power to do something.
Meanings
Having the ability, capacity, or power to do something.
کسی چیز کو کرنے کی صلاحیت، گنجائش، یا طاقت رکھنا۔
قابل
qaabil
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- capable of success
- capable individuals
- more capable
Example Sentences
She is capable of managing complex projects.
وہ پیچیدہ منصوبوں کا انتظام کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہے.
Woh paicheeda mansobon ka intezam karne ki salahiyat rakhti hai.
He is highly capable and has proven his skills many times.
وہ بہت قابل ہے اور اس نے کئی بار اپنی مہارت ثابت کی ہے.
Woh bohat qaabil hai aur usne kai baar apni mahart saabit ki hai.
The program is capable of processing large amounts of data.
یہ پروگرام بڑی مقدار میں ڈیٹا پروسیس کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتا ہے.
Yeh program badi miqdaar mein data process karne ki salahiyat rakhta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'capable' as 'cap' + 'able' - something that is able to hold a cap!
Imagine a strong person lifting a heavy object, symbolizing capability.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میں نے جہاں بھی قدم رکھا، میں نے وہاں خود کو پایا۔
Main ne jahan bhi qadam rakha, main ne wahan khud ko paa ya.
Wherever I stepped, I found myself there.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اہل کام ہی کام کر سکتے ہیں۔
Ahl kaam hi kaam kar sakte hain.
Only capable individuals can accomplish tasks.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "capabilis" — able to hold
First known use: 15th century
The word 'capable' originated from the Latin word 'capabilis', which means 'able to hold'. It passed through Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages.