Able vs Competent vs Fit vs Qualified vs Skilled

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Able

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Competent

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective

Fit

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2verb

Qualified

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1adjective

Skilled

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2adjective
 AbleCompetentFitQualifiedSkilled
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
BedeutungHaving the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.Able to do something wellTo be the right size or shape for something.Having the right skills or knowledge for a job.Good at doing something because of practice
BeispielShe is able to speak three languages.She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience.a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2C1A2B1B2
Wortartadjectiveadjectiveverbadjectiveadjective
Kollokationenbe, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, verybe, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, inclosely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with, perfectly, seamlessly, for, withbe, become, get, highly, well, fully, as, be, feel, eminently, ideally, uniquely, be, heavilybe, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something), be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something)
Antonymeunable, incapableincompetent, inept, unqualifiedmiss, squeeze, misfitunqualified, incompetentunskilled, inexperienced, inept
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event.'Competency' is confused with 'competence' despite the latter being more commonly used., Using 'competent' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'competent' with 'complacent', which means self-satisfied.'Fit' is often confused with 'fitted' — 'fit' describes the state, 'fitted' describes the act of making something fit., Some learners forget to use the preposition 'into' when discussing fitting in a space (e.g., 'fit into the box')., Using 'fit' as a noun instead of a verb can lead to confusion, as it mainly functions as a verb.Confusing 'qualified' with 'qualifying', Using 'qualified' without specifying what for, Mispronouncing 'qualified' with an incorrect emphasisUsing 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing'), Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context., Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations.Use 'competent' to describe someone who can perform a task effectively. It's appropriate in professional or academic contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.Use 'fit' when discussing whether something matches well or is suitable. It's neutral, so it can be used in both casual and formal conversations. Avoid using it when discussing emotional or abstract concepts; it’s more about physical or practical suitability.Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations.Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Häufige Fragen: Able vs Competent vs Fit vs Qualified vs Skilled

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Competent: Able to do something well Fit: To be the right size or shape for something. Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled?

Competent ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Able: A2, Competent: C1, Fit: A2, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled?

Able: adjective, Competent: adjective, Fit: verb, Qualified: adjective, Skilled: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Fit: I need to fit this new sofa into my living room. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Kann ich Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified und Skilled sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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