able

adjective/ˈeɪbl/CEFR A2

সক্ষম, পারদর্শী

Meaning

Having the power or skill to do something.

Example sentences

I was able to finish on time.আমি সময়মতো শেষ করতে পেরেছিলাম।
She is an able student.সে একজন দক্ষ ছাত্রী।

Word forms

noun: ability— সামর্থ্য

Common phrases with “able”

be able toপারা

A common mistake

I can able to swim.→I can swim.

'can' আর 'be able to' একই কাজ করে — দুটো একসাথে বসে না। বলুন 'I can swim' বা 'I am able to swim'।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: capable

Antonyms: unable

Similar words, and what each means

capable
সক্ষম, যোগ্য, দক্ষ
Having the ability or skill to do something.

Other English words for “সক্ষম, পারদর্শী”

capable
Having the ability or skill to do something.
adept
Very good at something.

“able” elsewhere on EnglishBD

What matters is being consistent in your own speech and being able to understand more than one variety, because a workplace or an international test will not offer you a choice.
British vs American Accent: Hearing the Difference →
I'll be able to come.
English Phrases for Making Plans →
In school, understanding a sentence meant being able to produce its Bangla.
Common English Listening Mistakes →

Where this word is used

Check yourself

“able” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • সক্ষম, পারদর্শী
- • বৈচিত্র্যময়, বিভিন্ন ধরনের
- • প্রশান্ত, স্নিগ্ধ
- • জটিল
Show the answer
সক্ষম, পারদর্শী — able (adjective) — সক্ষম, পারদর্শী. Having the power or skill to do something.
Which word is closest in meaning to “able”?
- • playful
- • rotary
- • capable
- • straightforward
Show the answer
capable — capable — সক্ষম, যোগ্য, দক্ষ. Having the ability or skill to do something.

Related words