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skilled

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/skɪld/ · skilled

having the ability and knowledge to do something well; proficient.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having the ability and knowledge to do something well; proficient.

کسی کام میں مہارت رکھنا؛ ماہر.

ماہر

maahir

Formal: ماہر

Synonyms

proficientadeptcapableباہنرماہرہنر مند

Antonyms

unskilledinexperiencedineptغیر ماہربے ہنرناکام

Common Collocations

  • skilled worker
  • skilled labor
  • skilled artist

Example Sentences

She is a skilled musician who can play multiple instruments.

وہ ایک ماہر موسیقار ہے جو مختلف آلات بجا سکتی ہے.

Woh aik maahir mauseqar hai jo mukhtalif aalaat baja sakti hai.

He is skilled in negotiation and often closes deals successfully.

وہ مذاکرات میں ماہر ہے اور اکثر سودے کامیابی سے بند کرتا ہے.

Woh muzakraat mein maahir hai aur aksar soday kamiyabi se band karta hai.

The skilled craftsmen produced intricate works of art.

ماہر کاریگروں نے پیچیدہ فنون کی تخلیق کی.

Maahir karigaron ne paichida funoon ki takhleeq ki.

Easily Confused With

skillful:While 'skilled' refers to someone who has acquired a certain ability, 'skillful' means showing skill or adeptness.

Word Family

skill
nounمہارت
skillfully
adverbمہارت سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'skilled' as having the 'skill' needed to excel.

Visualize a craftsman expertly crafting a beautiful piece of furniture.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنر سے رہیں گے پھلتے پھولتے ہنر مند، عمل میں سب کچھ ہے، محنت سے ہیں سب بلند.

Hunar se rahengay phalte phoolte hunar mand, Aml mein sab kuch hai, mehnat se hain sab buland.

With skill, the skillful will flourish; in action lies everything, through hard work they rise.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ماہر کا ہاتھ کبھی خالی نہیں جاتا.

Maahir ka haath kabhi khaali nahin jata.

A skilled person's hand never goes empty.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "skilja" — to separate or to discern

First known use: 14th century

The word 'skilled' has evolved from its Old Norse roots, referring to the ability to do something well, usually due to training or experience.