kompetente
kompeténte with stress marks
competent
Usage Note
Kompetente is a Spanish loanword (from competente) used to describe someone who is capable and qualified for a task. It is praised as a virtue in professional settings and is common in performance reviews, job postings, and workplace conversations throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Kompetente ang bagong guro. "
Natural Translation
The new teacher is competent.
Literal Translation
Competent the new teacher.
" Kompetente siyang doktor na mapagkakatiwalaan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a competent and trustworthy doctor.
Literal Translation
Competent he/she-as doctor that can-be-trusted.
" Hindi sapat na kompetente ka lamang sa iyong trabaho; kailangan mo ring marunong makisama sa iyong mga katrabaho. "
Natural Translation
It is not enough to be merely competent at your job; you also need to know how to get along with your coworkers.
Literal Translation
Not enough that competent you only in-the your job; need you also know get-along with your coworkers.
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