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C1 adjective 9 min de lecture

yetkin

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Explication yetkin in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'yetkin' is a very advanced word. Beginners usually learn 'iyi' (good) or 'bilmek' (to know). You can think of 'yetkin' as a very fancy way to say someone is very, very good at their job. It comes from the word 'yetmek' which means 'to be enough.' So, if you are 'yetkin,' you have 'enough' skill to be considered a master. You won't use this in daily shopping, but you might see it in a simple job ad looking for 'competent' people. Focus on the idea of 'high quality.'

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At the A2 level, you start learning more adjectives to describe people. While you use 'çalışkan' (hardworking) or 'yetenekli' (talented), 'yetkin' is specifically about being professional. It describes someone who has studied a lot and knows exactly what they are doing. For example, if a doctor is very good, you can say 'Yetkin bir doktor.' It's a step up from just saying 'iyi bir doktor.' It helps you sound more respectful when talking about teachers or professionals.

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At the B1 level, you should begin to distinguish between different types of 'ability.' 'Yetkin' is used in more formal contexts like school or work. You might use it to talk about your own skills in a job interview. Instead of saying 'I speak English well,' you could say 'İngilizce konusunda yetkinim' (I am competent in English). This level requires understanding that 'yetkin' is not just about talent, but about having the training and maturity to do a job properly.

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At the B2 level, 'yetkin' becomes a key vocabulary item for professional and academic Turkish. You will use it to analyze texts or discuss social issues. You should be able to use the noun form 'yetkinlik' (competence) to talk about educational goals or workplace requirements. B2 learners should also recognize the difference between 'yetkin' (competent) and 'yetkili' (authorized), as confusing them can lead to misunderstandings in business contexts. It's about 'mastery' and 'authority' of knowledge.

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At the C1 level, you are expected to use 'yetkin' with its full range of nuances. This includes using it to critique literature, art, or complex scientific theories. A C1 speaker understands that a 'yetkin eser' (a masterful work) implies a level of sophistication and technical perfection. You should be comfortable using the verb 'yetkinleşmek' to describe the long-term process of gaining expertise. You'll use this word in formal essays to evaluate the reliability of sources or the quality of an argument.

At the C2 level, 'yetkin' is used with precision in philosophical or highly specialized discourse. You understand its etymological roots and how it relates to concepts of 'perfection' (mükemmeliyet) and 'sufficiency.' You can distinguish between 'yetkinlik' and 'liyakat' (merit), and use it in complex sentences involving passive or causative structures. A C2 user might discuss the 'yetkinlik' of a translator in capturing the nuances of a poem, or the 'yetkin' portrayal of a character in a film, recognizing the deep layers of professional maturity the word implies.

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yetkin en 30 secondes

Yetkin means competent, proficient, or masterful in a professional or intellectual context.
It implies a level of maturity and completeness beyond basic skill or talent.
Commonly used in job descriptions, academic reviews, and formal evaluations.
Derived from 'yetmek' (to suffice), suggesting one has 'reached' the necessary level of expertise.

The Turkish word yetkin is a sophisticated adjective primarily used to describe someone who has reached a high level of mastery, competence, or authority in a specific field. While English speakers might translate it as 'competent,' 'proficient,' or 'expert,' yetkin carries a weight of 'completeness' and 'maturity' that goes beyond mere skill. It suggests that the person or the work produced is not only functional but authoritative and polished to a professional standard. You will encounter this word most frequently in academic circles, professional evaluations, literary criticism, and formal discussions regarding craftsmanship or intellectual capability.

Professional Mastery: In a corporate or technical environment, being yetkin means you possess the full range of skills required to perform a role without supervision. It is the gold standard for job descriptions and performance reviews.
Artistic and Literary Depth: When a critic describes a novel or a painting as a yetkin bir eser (a competent/masterful work), they are acknowledging the creator's command over their medium and the maturity of the expression.
Intellectual Authority: It is used to identify individuals whose opinions carry weight due to their extensive knowledge and proven track record in a specific discipline.

Onun bu konudaki yetkin görüşleri, projenin yönünü tamamen değiştirdi.

Translation: His competent/authoritative views on this matter completely changed the direction of the project.

The word is derived from the root yet- (to suffice, to reach) and the suffix -kin. Etymologically, it implies someone who has 'reached' the necessary level or who is 'sufficient' in a way that implies total readiness. In modern Turkish, it is often paired with the noun yetkinlik (competence) to discuss HR frameworks and educational standards. For example, 'dijital yetkinlik' (digital competence) is a common phrase in modern curricula.

Yeni mezun olmasına rağmen, laboratuvar teknikleri konusunda oldukça yetkin görünüyor.

Translation: Despite being a new graduate, he seems quite competent in laboratory techniques.

Understanding the nuance of yetkin requires recognizing that it is an evaluative term. It is rarely used for simple physical tasks (like being 'competent' at washing dishes) but rather for complex skills that require training, study, or significant experience. It is a word of respect and recognition. When you call someone yetkin, you are saying they are a 'master' of their craft without using the more traditional word 'usta'.

Using yetkin correctly involves placing it in contexts where professional or intellectual quality is being assessed. It is almost exclusively an adjective, though it can be used predicatively (after the verb 'to be'). Because it is a high-register word, it pairs well with formal grammar structures and other academic vocabulary.

Attributive Usage: Placed directly before a noun: yetkin bir yazar (a competent writer), yetkin bir analiz (a proficient analysis). This is the most common way to use the word to qualify the quality of a person or their output.
Predicative Usage: Used with the verb 'to be' (expressed through suffixes in Turkish): Bu konuda yetkindir (He/she is competent in this matter). This asserts the state of competence as a fact or judgment.
With the 'da/de' Locative Case: To specify the field of competence, use the locative case: Matematikte yetkin (Competent in mathematics), Yönetimde yetkin (Competent in management).

Şirketimiz, alanında yetkin personellerle çalışmayı ilke edinmiştir.

Translation: Our company has adopted the principle of working with personnel who are competent in their fields.

When describing a process of gaining competence, we use the verb yetkinleşmek. This is a dynamic verb that means 'to become competent' or 'to specialize.' For example: Yıllar içinde bu sanatta yetkinleşti (He became competent/masterful in this art over the years). This shows the progression from a novice to a yetkin individual.

Eleştirmenler, onun son romanını teknik açıdan çok yetkin buldular.

Translation: Critics found his last novel very competent from a technical perspective.

Finally, yetkin is often modified by intensifiers like oldukça (quite), son derece (extremely), or tamamen (completely). Because it describes a high level of skill, using it with 'biraz' (a little) can sound contradictory or sarcastic, as yetkin implies a threshold of mastery already being met.

While yetkin is not a word you would typically use while buying bread at a local bakery, it is ubiquitous in professional and intellectual Turkish life. If you are navigating the world of Turkish business, higher education, or high-brow media, you will hear and see it constantly.

Job Interviews and LinkedIn: Recruiters often ask, "Hangi alanlarda kendinizi yetkin görüyorsunuz?" (In which areas do you consider yourself competent?). It is the standard term for professional skills.
Academic Seminars: Professors use it to describe researchers or methodologies. A 'yetkin kaynak' is an authoritative source that students are encouraged to cite.
News and Political Commentary: News anchors might refer to a guest as a "konusunda yetkin bir isim" (a name/person competent in their subject) to establish the guest's credibility before an interview.

Bu raporu hazırlamak için daha yetkin bir uzmana danışmalıyız.

Translation: We should consult a more competent expert to prepare this report.

In the literary world, yetkinlik is the goal of every aspiring writer. Book reviews in supplements like Cumhuriyet Kitap or K24 frequently use yetkin to describe the prose style of established authors. It signals that the writer has moved beyond 'promising' and has reached 'mastery.' In corporate training, 'yetkinlik bazlı mülakat' (competency-based interview) is a formal term used by HR departments across Turkey.

Eğitim sistemimiz, öğrencilerin temel yetkinlikleri kazanmasını hedefliyor.

Translation: Our education system aims for students to acquire basic competencies.

If you are reading a manual or a legal document, yetkin might also appear to define who is legally allowed to perform a task—for instance, a 'yetkin elektrikçi' (a qualified/competent electrician). Here, it carries the weight of official certification. In summary, wherever there is a need to distinguish between an amateur and a true professional, yetkin is the word of choice.

For English speakers, the primary trap with yetkin is confusing it with other words that mean 'enough' or 'expert.' Because Turkish has several synonyms for these concepts, choosing the wrong one can change your tone from professional to overly casual or even technically incorrect.

Yetkin vs. Yeterli: This is the most common mistake. Yeterli means 'sufficient' or 'enough' in a quantitative or basic sense. If you have enough money, it is yeterli. If you have enough skill to just get by, you are yeterli. However, yetkin implies a high level of excellence and mastery. Calling a master surgeon yeterli is almost an insult; they should be called yetkin.
Yetkin vs. Uzman: Uzman is a noun meaning 'specialist' or 'expert.' Yetkin is an adjective describing the quality of being competent. While you can say 'uzman bir doktor,' you use yetkin to describe his performance: 'Doktor, ameliyat konusunda çok yetkin.'
Overusing it in Casual Speech: Using yetkin to describe a friend who is good at video games or cooking dinner might sound unnaturally formal or even sarcastic. For casual situations, stick to iyi (good) or becerikli (skillful).

Yanlış: Bu yemek yetkin olmuş. (Wrong context for food taste).
Doğru: Bu şef, Fransız mutfağında çok yetkin.

Another nuance is the difference between yetkili and yetkin. Yetkili means 'authorized' or 'the person in charge' (having the yetki/authority). You might be yetkili (authorized) to sign a paper without being yetkin (competent) in the subject matter of that paper. Conversely, a yetkin person might not have the legal yetki to make a decision. Always double-check if you are talking about someone's ability (yetkin) or their official power (yetkili).

Turkish is rich with words describing ability. Depending on the level of formality and the specific type of skill, you might want to use one of these alternatives instead of yetkin.

Ehil: An older, more traditional word. It often appears in the phrase 'işin ehli' (the master of the work). It implies someone who has a natural knack and long-term experience. It's slightly more soulful than the clinical yetkin.
Mahir: Meaning 'skillful' or 'dexterous.' Often used for manual crafts or specific talents like playing an instrument. While yetkin is intellectual/professional, mahir is about the 'magic in the hands.'
Donanımlı: Literally 'equipped.' Used for people who have a lot of 'tools' in their belt—certificates, languages, diverse experiences. A person is donanımlı (well-equipped), which makes them yetkin (competent).
Usta: Master. Used for trades (carpentry, mechanics) or as a title of respect. You wouldn't usually call a software architect an 'usta' in a formal report; you would call them yetkin.

O, bu işin ehli biridir; her türlü sorunu çözer.

Translation: He is an 'ehil' (expert/master) of this work; he solves every kind of problem.

In academic writing, you might also see muktedir, which means 'capable' or 'having the power to.' However, muktedir is more about the power/capacity to do something, whereas yetkin is about the quality and maturity of the skill itself. If you are writing a CV, yetkinlikler is the standard header for 'Skills' or 'Competencies.' Using beceriler is also acceptable, but yetkinlikler sounds more professional and high-level.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

It shares the same root as 'yeter' (enough) and 'yetişkin' (adult), connecting the concepts of sufficiency, growth, and mastery.

Guide de prononciation

UK /jetˈcin/

US /jetˈkɪn/

The stress is on the second syllable: yet-KİN.

Rime avec

etkin metin seçkin gergin keskin bitkin pişkin erkin

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 'k' too harshly (it should be soft before 'i').
Stress on the first syllable.
Confusing the 'i' with the Turkish undotted 'ı'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 7/5

Common in formal texts, requires understanding of nuance.

Écriture 8/5

Difficult to place correctly without sounding overly formal.

Expression orale 7/5

Used in professional settings; pronunciation is straightforward.

Écoute 6/5

Easily recognizable once the root 'yet-' is known.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

iyi bilmek yapabilmek yeterli uzman

Apprends ensuite

liyakat donanım nitelik vasıf ihtisas

Avancé

müktesebat vukufiyet melake ehliyet dirayet

Grammaire à connaître

Adjective placement

Yetkin (adj) + Yazar (noun) = Yetkin yazar.

Verb derivation from adjectives

Yetkin + -leş (verb-forming suffix) = Yetkinleşmek.

Noun derivation from adjectives

Yetkin + -lik (noun-forming suffix) = Yetkinlik.

Locative use for field of expertise

Müzikte (in music) + yetkin = Müzikte yetkin.

Intensifiers with adjectives

Son derece (extremely) + yetkin = Son derece yetkin.

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Exemples par niveau

O, çok yetkin bir öğretmen.

He/She is a very competent teacher.

Simple adjective-noun structure.

Bu doktor çok yetkin.

This doctor is very competent.

Predicative use of adjective.

Yetkin insanlar iş bulur.

Competent people find jobs.

Plural subject with adjective.

Annem yemekte çok yetkin.

My mother is very competent at cooking.

Locative case (yemekte) indicating the field.

Yetkin bir şoför dikkatli olur.

A competent driver is careful.

Aorist tense for a general truth.

O, bilgisayarda yetkin mi?

Is he/she competent with computers?

Question form with 'mi'.

Babam yetkin bir marangoz.

My father is a competent carpenter.

Noun phrase with adjective.

Biz yetkin öğrencileriz.

We are competent students.

First person plural 'to be' suffix.

Yeni müdürümüz işinde çok yetkin görünüyor.

Our new manager seems very competent in his job.

Use of 'görünmek' (to seem).

Hangi dillerde yetkinsiniz?

In which languages are you competent?

Formal 'you' (siz) plural form.

Yetkin bir yazar olmak istiyorum.

I want to be a competent writer.

Infinitive 'olmak' with 'istemek'.

Bu konuda yetkin birine ihtiyacımız var.

We need someone competent in this matter.

Dative case with 'ihtiyacı olmak'.

Piyanoda oldukça yetkin bir çocuk.

He is a child who is quite competent at the piano.

Modifier 'oldukça' (quite).

O kadar yetkin ki herkes ona danışıyor.

He is so competent that everyone consults him.

Result clause with 'ki'.

Yetkin olmayan kişilere güvenme.

Don't trust people who are not competent.

Negative participle 'olmayan'.

Bu iş için daha yetkin bir aday bulmalıyız.

We must find a more competent candidate for this job.

Comparative 'daha' with 'yetkin'.

Kendimi bu projeyi yönetecek kadar yetkin hissediyorum.

I feel competent enough to manage this project.

Adverbial clause with 'kadar'.

Yetkinliklerinizi CV'nizde açıkça belirtmelisiniz.

You should clearly state your competencies on your CV.

Noun 'yetkinlik' in plural accusative.

Şirket, personelin yetkinleşmesi için eğitimler düzenliyor.

The company organizes trainings for the staff to become competent.

Verb 'yetkinleşmek' as a verbal noun.

Bu teknik konuda yetkin bir ağızdan bilgi aldık.

We received information from an authoritative (competent) source on this technical issue.

Metaphorical use of 'ağız' (mouth/source).

Yetkin bir tercüman, metnin ruhunu korur.

A competent translator preserves the soul of the text.

Generalizing subject.

Onun yetkinliği tartışılmaz bir gerçek.

His competence is an indisputable fact.

Possessive structure 'onun yetkinliği'.

Yeterince yetkin olmadığım için teklifi reddettim.

I rejected the offer because I wasn't competent enough.

Causal construction with 'için'.

Bu alanda yetkinleşmek yıllarımı aldı.

It took me years to become competent in this field.

Subject as an infinitive phrase.

Eleştirmen, yazarın dil kullanımındaki yetkinliğini övdü.

The critic praised the author's competence in language use.

Compound noun 'dil kullanımı'.

Yetkin bir lider, ekibinin potansiyelini ortaya çıkarır.

A competent leader brings out the potential of their team.

Definite object 'potansiyelini'.

Akademik yazımda yetkinleşmek için çok makale okumalısın.

To become proficient in academic writing, you must read many articles.

Dative of purpose with 'için'.

Bu rapor, konunun yetkin bir analizi niteliğindedir.

This report is in the nature of a competent analysis of the subject.

Genitive-possessive construction.

Hukuki süreçlerde yetkin olmayan birine danışmak risklidir.

Consulting someone not competent in legal processes is risky.

Adjective phrase acting as a noun.

Sanatçı, fırça darbelerindeki yetkinliğiyle tanınıyor.

The artist is known for his mastery in brushstrokes.

Instrumental case with '-le'.

Yetkinlik bazlı mülakatlar, adayın gerçek becerilerini ölçer.

Competency-based interviews measure the candidate's true skills.

Compound adjective 'yetkinlik bazlı'.

O, bu karmaşık sistemi çözecek kadar yetkindir.

He is competent enough to solve this complex system.

Future participle 'çözecek' used as an adjective.

Eserin felsefi derinliği, yazarın konuya ne kadar yetkin olduğunu kanıtlıyor.

The philosophical depth of the work proves how competent the author is on the subject.

Object clause with 'olduğunu'.

Yetkin bir araştırmacı, verileri tarafsız bir şekilde yorumlamalıdır.

A proficient researcher should interpret data in an impartial manner.

Necessitative mood '-malı'.

Onun bu alandaki yetkinliği, yıllarca süren titiz bir çalışmanın ürünüdür.

His competence in this field is the product of years of meticulous work.

Complex genitive chain.

Diplomatik krizlerde yetkin bir arabulucuya her zaman ihtiyaç duyulur.

In diplomatic crises, there is always a need for a competent mediator.

Passive voice 'duyulur'.

Modern sanatın yetkin örneklerini bu müzede görebilirsiniz.

You can see competent (masterful) examples of modern art in this museum.

Plural accusative object.

Yetkinleşme süreci, sadece bilgi edinmeyi değil, tecrübe kazanmayı da kapsar.

The process of becoming competent involves not only acquiring knowledge but also gaining experience.

Correlative conjunction 'sadece... değil... da'.

Bu çeviri, orijinal metnin yetkin bir yeniden üretimi olmuş.

This translation has been a competent reproduction of the original text.

Perfective aspect with 'olmuş'.

Yetkin bir mühendis, sadece sorunları çözmez, onları öngörür.

A competent engineer doesn't just solve problems, they foresee them.

Contrastive sentence structure.

Yazarın üslubundaki yetkinlik, metnin estetik değerini doruk noktasına ulaştırıyor.

The mastery in the author's style brings the aesthetic value of the text to its peak.

Abstract noun usage in complex subject.

Bilimsel paradigmalardaki değişim, ancak yetkin zihinlerin sorgulamalarıyla mümkündür.

Change in scientific paradigms is only possible through the inquiries of competent minds.

Postposition 'ancak' (only/however).

Yetkinlik, bireyin kendi sınırlarını bilmesi ve onları aşma iradesini göstermesidir.

Competence is the individual's knowledge of their own limits and showing the will to surpass them.

Nominalized predicate.

Bu makale, kuantum fiziği üzerine yazılmış en yetkin metinlerden biridir.

This article is one of the most authoritative texts written on quantum physics.

Superlative 'en' with participle 'yazılmış'.

Sanatçının olgunluk dönemi eserleri, teknik ve ruhsal bir yetkinliğin sentezidir.

The works of the artist's maturity period are a synthesis of technical and spiritual competence.

Adjectival compound.

Bir dilin inceliklerine yetkin olmak, o kültürün kodlarını çözmeyi gerektirir.

Being proficient in the subtleties of a language requires decoding the codes of that culture.

Infinitive phrase as subject.

Yetkin bir eleştiri, eserin hem zaaflarını hem de dehasını ortaya koymalıdır.

A competent critique should reveal both the weaknesses and the genius of the work.

Correlative 'hem... hem de'.

Toplumsal dönüşümde yetkin kadroların varlığı, başarının temel anahtarıdır.

The presence of competent cadres in social transformation is the fundamental key to success.

Genitive chain with multiple modifiers.

Collocations courantes

yetkin bir isim

yetkin bir eser

yetkin bir görüş

alanında yetkin

teknik yetkinlik

dijital yetkinlik

yetkin bir dille

tamamen yetkin

yetkin bir kadro

yetkin bir analiz

Phrases Courantes

İşin yetkini

— The master of the work.

Bu işi ancak işin yetkini çözebilir.

Yetkinlik kazanmak

— To gain competence or expertise.

Zamanla bu konuda yetkinlik kazandı.

Yetkin bir ağızdan

— From an authoritative source.

Haberleri yetkin bir ağızdan duymak istiyoruz.

Yetkin bir kalem

— A masterful writer.

O, Türk edebiyatının yetkin kalemlerinden biridir.

Yetkinlik belgesi

— Certificate of competence.

Bu işi yapmak için yetkinlik belgesi gerekiyor.

Yetkinlik bazlı

— Competency-based.

Yetkinlik bazlı bir mülakata girdim.

Kendini yetkin görmek

— To consider oneself competent.

Kendini bu iş için yetkin görüyor musun?

Yetkin hale gelmek

— To become competent.

Eğitimden sonra yetkin hale geleceksiniz.

Bilgi ve yetkinlik

— Knowledge and competence.

Bilgi ve yetkinliklerini paylaştı.

Yetkin bir yorum

— A masterful interpretation.

Piyano konçertosuna yetkin bir yorum getirdi.

Souvent confondu avec

yetkin vs yeterli

Means 'sufficient' or 'enough'. Yetkin is much stronger and implies mastery.

yetkin vs yetkili

Means 'authorized'. You can be authorized without being competent.

yetkin vs yetişkin

Means 'adult'. Shared root but completely different meaning.

Expressions idiomatiques

"İşin ehli/yetkini olmak"

— To be the ultimate master of a specific task.

O, bu işin yetkinidir, kimseye sormana gerek yok.

Formal

"Yetkinlik sınırlarını zorlamak"

— To push the boundaries of one's competence.

Bu yeni proje onun yetkinlik sınırlarını zorluyor.

Professional

"Yetkin bir elden çıkmak"

— To be produced by a masterful hand.

Bu tablo belli ki yetkin bir elden çıkmış.

Artistic

"Yetkinliğini kanıtlamak"

— To prove one's competence.

Sahadaki başarısıyla yetkinliğini kanıtladı.

Professional

"Yetkinlik alanı"

— Area of expertise.

Bu konu benim yetkinlik alanımın dışında.

Neutral

"Yetkin bir duruş sergilemek"

— To display a competent/authoritative stance.

Toplantıda oldukça yetkin bir duruş sergiledi.

Formal

"Yetkin bir ses"

— An authoritative voice/figure.

Edebiyat dünyasında yetkin bir ses haline geldi.

Literary

"Yetkinliğe ulaşmak"

— To reach a state of competence.

Yıllar süren eğitimden sonra yetkinliğe ulaştı.

Formal

"Yetkin bir üslup"

— A masterful style.

Yazarın yetkin bir üslubu var.

Literary

"Yetkinlik düzeyini ölçmek"

— To measure the level of competence.

Sınav, öğrencilerin yetkinlik düzeyini ölçmeyi hedefliyor.

Academic

Facile à confondre

yetkin vs etkin

Sounds similar.

Etkin means 'active' or 'effective'. Yetkin means 'competent'.

Etkin bir çözüm (An effective solution) vs Yetkin bir doktor (A competent doctor).

yetkin vs seçkin

Ends with the same suffix.

Seçkin means 'elite' or 'distinguished'.

Seçkin bir davetli listesi (An elite guest list).

yetkin vs keskin

Sounds similar.

Keskin means 'sharp'.

Keskin bir bıçak (A sharp knife).

yetkin vs bitkin

Sounds similar.

Bitkin means 'exhausted'.

Çok bitkin görünüyor (He looks very exhausted).

yetkin vs pişkin

Sounds similar.

Pişkin means 'well-cooked' or 'shameless/brazen'.

Pişkin bir tavır (A brazen attitude).

Structures de phrases

[Subject] [Field]-da/de yetkin.

O, matematikte yetkin.

Yetkin bir [Noun] olmak için [Verb]-mek gerekir.

Yetkin bir doktor olmak için çok çalışmak gerekir.

[Subject], [Noun] konusunda oldukça yetkindir.

Müdürümüz, finans konusunda oldukça yetkindir.

[Noun]'daki yetkinliği sayesinde [Result].

Yazılımdaki yetkinliği sayesinde işe alındı.

Yetkin bir [Noun] tarafından hazırlanan [Object].

Yetkin bir ekip tarafından hazırlanan rapor sunuldu.

[Subject] yetkinleşme sürecinin [N] aşamasındadır.

Araştırmacı, yetkinleşme sürecinin son aşamasındadır.

Yetkinlik, [Verb]-mekle elde edilen bir [Noun]-dur.

Yetkinlik, tecrübe kazanmakla elde edilen bir kazanımdır.

Hangi alanlarda yetkinsiniz?

Famille de mots

Noms

yetkinlik (competence)

yetki (authority)

yetenek (talent)

Verbes

yetkinleşmek (to become competent)

yetmek (to suffice)

yetişmek (to reach/grow)

Adjectifs

yetkin (competent)

yeterli (sufficient)

yetişkin (adult)

Apparenté

liyakat (merit)

ehliyet (qualification)

uzmanlık (expertise)

beceri (skill)

kapasite (capacity)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in professional, academic, and literary contexts. Rare in daily domestic speech.

Erreurs courantes

Bu araba çok yetkin. → Bu araba çok iyi/performanslı.
'Yetkin' is used for people or their intellectual/artistic output, not machines.
İngilizcede yetkiliyim. → İngilizcede yetkinim.
'Yetkili' means authorized (like a manager), 'yetkin' means proficient.
Biraz yetkinim. → Kısmen yetkinim / Biraz becerikliyim.
'Yetkin' implies a high standard; saying 'a little competent' is a contradiction.
Yetkin bir yemek yedim. → Harika bir yemek yedim.
Food is not 'competent'; it's delicious or well-made.
Yetkinleşmek istiyorum. → Bu konuda yetkinleşmek istiyorum.
The verb 'yetkinleşmek' usually needs a specific field to make sense.

Astuces

CV Writing

Always use 'Yetkinlikler' instead of 'Beceriler' to sound more professional in Turkish resumes.

Yetkin vs. Yeterli

Use 'yeterli' for 'enough quantity' and 'yetkin' for 'high quality skill'.

The 'Reach' Connection

Remember that 'yetkin' means you have 'reached' (yetişmek) the top level.

Business Meetings

When introducing a colleague, calling them 'alanında yetkin' is a high compliment.

Locative Case

Always use '-da/-de' (in) or 'konusunda' (on the subject of) with 'yetkin'.

Academic Tone

In papers, use 'yetkin bir çalışma' to describe a thorough and authoritative piece of research.

Soft K

The 'k' in yetkin is soft because of the 'i' following it. Don't say it like 'kick'.

Ehil

Use 'ehil' if you want to sound more traditional or talk about a master craftsman.

Root 'Yet-'

Notice how many words start with 'yet-'. It always relates to having enough or reaching a point.

Avoid Sarcasm

Don't use 'yetkin' for very simple tasks unless you are being intentionally ironic.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'YET-KIN'. You are 'YET' (enough) and you are 'KIN' (kind of) a master. You have reached the point where you are enough of an expert.

Association visuelle

Imagine a professional athlete crossing a finish line with perfect form. They have 'reached' (yet-) the goal and are now 'yetkin' (competent/masterful).

Word Web

yetmek yeter yetişmek yetişkin yetki yetkili yetkinlik yetkinleşmek

Défi

Try to describe three of your own skills using 'yetkinim' (I am competent) in a sentence for each.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Old Turkic root 'yet-' meaning 'to reach, to suffice, to be enough.' The suffix '-kin' forms an intensive adjective.

Sens originel : Reached, completed, sufficient in quality.

Turkic

Contexte culturel

Calling someone 'yetkin değil' (not competent) in a professional setting is a very serious criticism and should be used with caution.

In English, 'competent' can sometimes sound like 'just okay' (e.g., 'he's a competent driver'). In Turkish, 'yetkin' is more prestigious and closer to 'masterful' or 'authoritative.'

Used frequently in the 'Yetkin Gençler' (YetGen) 21st-century skills training program in Turkey. Appears in literary critiques of Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk's works. Common term in the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Business/HR

Yetkinlik bazlı mülakat
Mesleki yetkinlik
Yetkinlik seti
Liderlik yetkinliği

Academia

Yetkin bir çalışma
Konusunda yetkin
Yetkin bir kaynak
Akademik yetkinlik

Arts/Literature

Yetkin bir üslup
Yetkin bir çeviri
Yetkin bir yorum
Sanatsal yetkinlik

Education

Temel yetkinlikler
Dil yetkinliği
Yetkinleşme süreci
Öğrenci yetkinliği

Law

Yetkin bir şahit
Yetkin bir bilirkişi
Hukuki yetkinlik
Yetkin bir avukat

Amorces de conversation

"Hangi alanlarda kendinizi gerçekten yetkin hissediyorsunuz?"

"Sizce bir yazarın yetkin olması için ne kadar yazması gerekir?"

"Şirketinizde yetkinlik bazlı bir değerlendirme yapılıyor mu?"

"Bir dilde yetkinleşmek için en iyi yöntem nedir?"

"Geçmişte tanıştığınız en yetkin profesyonel kimdi?"

Sujets d'écriture

Kendi profesyonel yetkinliklerinizi listeleyin ve onları nasıl geliştirebileceğinizi yazın.

Gelecekte hangi konuda yetkin bir isim olmak istersiniz? Neden?

Bir kişinin yetkin olup olmadığını anlamak için hangi kriterlere bakarsınız?

Yetkinleşmek mi daha önemlidir yoksa çok yönlü olmak mı? Tartışın.

En son okuduğunuz yetkin bir makale veya kitap hakkında düşüncelerinizi yazın.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Usually no. To say food is good, use 'lezzetli'. To say a chef is good, you can say the chef is 'yetkin' in French cuisine, but the food itself is a 'yetkin bir eser' only in a very high-brow artistic sense.

'Uzman' is a title (Specialist/Expert). 'Yetkin' is a quality (Competent). You can say 'Uzman bir doktor' (A specialist doctor) or 'Doktor yetkin biri' (The doctor is a competent person).

No. For physical strength, use 'güçlü'. 'Yetkin' is for skills, knowledge, and professional mastery.

You can say 'İngilizcede yetkinim' or 'İngilizce konusunda yetkinim'.

Yes, but mostly in professional and academic settings. It's a C1 level word because it requires understanding professional nuances.

It is the Turkish term for 'self-efficacy'—the belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations.

Yes, to describe the quality of a work, like 'yetkin bir analiz' (a competent analysis) or 'yetkin bir çeviri' (a masterful translation).

Yes, 'yetkinleşmek' means to become competent or to specialize over time.

You can use 'yetkin olmayan' (not competent) or simply use the antonym 'yetersiz' (insufficient).

Yes, they share the same root 'yet-'. 'Yetki' is the power you are given, 'yetkinlik' is the skill you have developed.

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