pätevä — meaning in English

English meaning

able adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
accomplished adj Highly skilled, especially through training or practice.
adept adjective Very skilled or highly proficient at something.
admissible adj Allowed to be accepted or considered, especially in a court of law.
competent adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
consummate adj Extremely skilled or accomplished; perfect of its kind.
legitimate adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
qualified adjective Having the necessary skills, training, or credentials for a role.
sufficient adj Enough for a particular purpose; adequate.
tenable adjective Able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.
valid adj Based on sound reasoning; well-founded and hard to argue against.

pätevä is used for these senses in English:

able (law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
accomplished Having many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
adept Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
admissible Capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.
competent Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
consummate Supremely skilled and experienced; highly accomplished; fully qualified.
legitimate Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
qualified Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.