Able против Capable против Competent против Qualified против Skilled

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Able

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A2adjective

Capable

Топ 2000 (частое)B2adjective

Competent

Топ 2000 (частое)C1adjective

Qualified

Топ 1000 (очень частое)B1adjective

Skilled

Топ 2000 (частое)B2adjective
 AbleCapableCompetentQualifiedSkilled
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
ЗначениеHaving the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.able to do something; having the skill or power to do itAble to do something wellHaving the right skills or knowledge for a job.Good at doing something because of practice
ПримерShe is able to speak three languages.She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience.a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральноеНейтральноеНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 2000 (частое)Топ 2000 (частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFRA2B2C1B1B2
Часть речиadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Сочетанияbe, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, veryappear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, verybe, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, inbe, 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)
Антонимыunable, incapableincapable, unableincompetent, inept, unqualifiedunqualified, incompetentunskilled, inexperienced, inept
Частые ошибкиConfused 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.Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective).'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.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.
Заметки по употреблениюUse '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 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual 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.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.

Частые вопросы: Able против Capable против Competent против Qualified против Skilled

В чём разница между Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified и Skilled?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice

Что сложнее: Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified и Skilled?

Competent имеет самый высокий уровень, C1, по шкале CEFR.

У Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified и Skilled одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified и Skilled?

Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Qualified: adjective, Skilled: adjective.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Можно ли использовать Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified и Skilled взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified и Skilled близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.

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