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kompetent

/kɔmpeˈtɛnt/· adjective

competent

Kompetent und freundlich — the best praise for any service.

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Komparativ
kompetenter
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am kompetentesten

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kompetent
competent

Die Beratung war sehr kompetent.

The advice was very competent.

Word family

kompetentdie Kompetenzcompetenceinkompetentincompetent

Common combinations

  • kompetente Beratungcompetent advice
  • fachlich kompetentprofessionally competent
  • kompetent seinto be competent

Similar & opposite

≈ Synonyms
fähigfachkundig

Real examples

  • Die Ärztin war freundlich und kompetent.The doctor was friendly and competent.
  • Wir suchen einen kompetenten Partner.We're looking for a competent partner.
  • In diesem Bereich ist er sehr kompetent.He's very competent in this field.

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