English–Korean
“competent” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyuneunghada
Example
그 직원은 유능해요.keu chi gwo neun yu neung hae yo
That employee is competent.
How to say “competent” in Korean
“Competent” in Korean is 유능하다 (yuneunghada).
Having the ability and judgment needed to carry out a role successfully.
Example sentences with 유능하다
회의에서 그녀는 문제를 빠르게 해결해서 유능해 보였어요.hoe ui e seo keu nyeo neun mun je reul ppa reu ge hae gyeol hae seo yu neung hae po yeo sseo yo
At the meeting, she looked competent because she solved the problem quickly.
Tips for using 유능하다
- In workplace evaluations and recommendations, it sounds more formal than a casual compliment, so everyday speech often uses simpler wording for doing a job well.