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capable

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/ˈkeɪpəbl/ · ca-pa-ble

Having the ability, capacity, or power to do something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having the ability, capacity, or power to do something.

کسی چیز کو کرنے کی صلاحیت، گنجائش، یا طاقت رکھنا۔

قابل

qaabil

Synonyms

ablecompetentqualifiedاہللائققادر

Antonyms

incapableunqualifiedincompetentناکامبے ہنرنااہل

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.

Easily Confused With

capable:Often confused with 'capacity', which refers to the maximum amount that something can contain, while 'capable' refers to ability.

Word Family

capability
nounصلاحیت
capably
adverbقابل طریقے سے

See Also

💡 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.