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
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
osaava
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
pätevä
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
taitava
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
toimivaltainen
(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
käyttökelpoinen
Adequate for the purpose.
What does "competent" mean?
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adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
"He is a competent driver, though he rarely goes on motorways."
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adj Having the legal authority or jurisdiction to deal with a matter.
"Only a competent authority can grant permission for this kind of building work."
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competent in a sentence
- He is a competent driver, though he rarely goes on motorways.
- She's a competent surgeon with years of experience.
- Only a competent authority can grant permission for this kind of building work.
- The complaint must go to the competent tribunal in your region.
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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: "He is a competent driver, though he rarely goes on motorways." 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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