Abler
أكثر قدرةً (akthar qudrah) is a comparative Arabic phrase meaning "more capable" or "abler." It combines the comparative form أكثر (more) with the noun قدرة (ability/capability), used to describe someone or something possessing greater ability or competence than another. This expression is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to compare levels of skill, strength, or capacity.
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هو أكثر قدرةً على حل المشاكل من أخيه.
Huwa akthar qudrah ala hall al-mushkilat min akhih.
He is more capable of solving problems than his brother.
هذه الشركة أكثر قدرةً على تقديم الخدمات الجيدة.
Hadhih al-sharikah akthar qudrah ala taqdim al-khidmat al-jayyidah.
This company is more able to provide good services.
الفريق الجديد أكثر قدرةً على تحقيق الأهداف.
Al-fariq al-jadid akthar qudrah ala tahqiq al-ahdaf.
The new team is more capable of achieving the goals.
بعد التدريب، أصبحت أكثر قدرةً على القيادة.
Ba'd al-tadrib, asbahtu akthar qudrah ala al-qiyada.
After training, I became more able to lead.
هي أكثر قدرةً من الآخرين في مجال الطب.
Hiya akthar qudrah min al-akharin fi majal al-tibb.
She is more capable than others in the field of medicine.
In Arabic-speaking cultures, recognizing and acknowledging capability is important in professional, educational, and social contexts. The phrase أكثر قدرةً is frequently used in workplace evaluations, academic assessments, and social comparisons. Understanding how to express comparative abilities is essential for effective communication in competitive or achievement-oriented settings throughout the Arab world.
Remember that أكثر قدرةً is a comparative phrase that always implies a comparison with something or someone else, often introduced by 'من' (than). You can use it directly before a noun (as in 'a more capable person') or after a subject with the verb 'to be.' Practice pairing it with relevant contexts like work, academics, or sports to master its application naturally.