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competent in Finnish

competent in Finnish is etevä, osaava, pätevä — competent means having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.

competent in Finnish

etevä
adj
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
osaava
adj
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
pätevä
adj
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
taitava
adj
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
toimivaltainen
adj
(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
käyttökelpoinen
adj
Adequate for the purpose.

What does "competent" mean?

  1. adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
    "She's a competent surgeon with years of experience."
  2. adj Having the legal authority or jurisdiction to deal with a matter.
    "The case was referred to a competent court."
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competent in a sentence

  • She's a competent surgeon with years of experience.
  • The team needs a competent manager to keep things on track.
  • The case was referred to a competent court.

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What is "competent" in Finnish?

"competent" in Finnish is etevä, osaava, pätevä. competent means: Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.

How do you use "competent" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a competent surgeon with years of experience." In Finnish, "competent" is etevä, osaava, pätevä.

Are there other ways to say "competent" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "competent": etevä, osaava, pätevä, taitava, toimivaltainen, käyttökelpoinen.

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