निपुण
वह एक निपुण संगीतकार है।
He is a skilled musician.
Highly proficient or expert in a particular skill or field, often due to practice or training.
उसके पास निपुण लेखन कौशल है।
She has skilled writing abilities.
निपुण चिकित्सक रोगी की देखभाल करते हैं।
Skilled doctors provide patient care.
Commonly used for professionals like doctors, musicians, writers, or craftsmen.
Having a natural talent or aptitude for something.
बच्चा निपुण चित्रकार बन सकता है।
The child may become a skilled painter.
Often used to describe innate abilities in children or young learners.
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Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'प्रवीण'
'निपुण' implies a higher level of mastery and often connotes a sense of completeness or perfection in skill, while 'प्रवीण' suggests familiarity or competence without necessarily implying excellence.
Gold Rule
Usage with nouns
Always place 'निपुण' before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'निपुण चिकित्सक' = skilled doctor). It does not typically follow the noun.
Word Origin
Sanskrit root 'णिपुण' (nipuṇa) meaning 'skillful' or 'expert', derived from 'णिपुण्' (nipuṇ) with the suffix '-अ' (-a) indicating possession of a quality.
Usage Notes
Used for both learned skills (e.g., writing, surgery) and innate talents (e.g., drawing, music). Often follows the noun it describes (e.g., 'निपुण व्यक्ति' = skilled person).