समर्थ (samarth)

adjective An adjective meaning capable or able-bodied enough to do something, often used with a following infinitive or with होना (honaa) to describe having the capacity or resources for a task.

Sense 1 : capable, able (to do something)

adjective Often followed by an infinitive plus होना (honaa), as in ऐसा करने में समर्थ है (aisaa karne men samarth hai, 'is capable of doing this').

Synonyms: सक्षम (saksham), योग्य (yogy, can also mean 'worthy'), काबिल (kaabil)

Frequency: medium

Cultural Note: You'll meet समर्थ (samarth) most often in formal writing, news reports, or official contexts talking about a person's or a country's capability -- for instance, discussions of a state being 'self-reliant' or 'capable' economically. In everyday chat about whether someone can lift a box or finish a task, most Delhi speakers reach for सक्षम (saksham) or काबिल (kaabil) instead.

Common Mistakes: 1) Learners often forget the में (men) that usually links समर्थ (samarth) to the preceding infinitive phrase, saying something like यह करने समर्थ (yah karne samarth) instead of यह करने में समर्थ (yah karne men samarth). 2) समर्थ (samarth) is more formal/written than सक्षम (saksham) or काबिल (kaabil), which are more common in everyday speech; using it in casual conversation can sound a bit bookish.

Sample Sentences:

भारत अब अंतरिक्ष तकनीक में आत्मनिर्भर होने में समर्थ है। India is now capable of becoming self-reliant in space technology.

(bhaarat ab antriksh takniik men aatmnirbhar hone men samarth hai।)

सरकार का दावा है कि सेना हर चुनौती का सामना करने में समर्थ है। The government claims that the army is capable of facing every challenge.

(sarkaar kaa daavaa hai ki senaa har chunautii kaa saamnaa karne men samarth hai।)

क्या यह संस्था इतने बड़े प्रकल्प को पूरा करने में समर्थ होगी? Will this institution be capable of completing such a large project?

(kyaa yah sansthaa itne bade prakalp ko pooraa karne men samarth hogii?)

यदि नीतियों में सुधार होता, तो देश खाद्य उत्पादन में आत्मनिर्भर होने में समर्थ होता। If the policies had been reformed, the country would have been capable of becoming self-reliant in food production.

(yadi niitiyon men sudhaar hotaa, to desh khaady utpaadan men aatmnirbhar hone men samarth hotaa।)

प्राचीन काल में यह राज्य विशाल सेनाओं का संचालन करने में समर्थ था। In ancient times, this kingdom was capable of commanding vast armies.

(praachiin kaal men yah raajy vishaal senaaon kaa sanchaalan karne men samarth thaa।)

विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि यह संगठन संकट से निपटने में समर्थ है। Experts believe that this organization is capable of dealing with the crisis.

(visheshgyon kaa maannaa hai ki yah sangthan sankat se nipatne men samarth hai।)

आशा है कि नई पीढ़ी देश का नेतृत्व करने में समर्थ बने। It is hoped that the new generation will become capable of leading the country.

(aashaa hai ki naii piidhii desh kaa netritv karne men samarth bane।)

यह विश्वविद्यालय शोध के क्षेत्र में अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर प्रतिस्पर्धा करने में समर्थ माना जाता है। This university is considered capable of competing at the international level in research.

(yah vishvvidyaalay shodh ke kshetr men antarraashtriiy star par pratispardhaa karne men samarth maanaa jaataa hai।)

यह तंत्र इतने बड़े आँकड़ों को संभालने में समर्थ नहीं है। This system is not capable of handling such large amounts of data.

(yah tantr itne bade aankdon ko sambhaalne men samarth nahiin hai।)

Sense 2 : financially well-off, strong/resourceful

adjective

Synonyms: संपन्न (sampann, often specifically financial), सशक्त (sashakt, more about strength/power)

Frequency: low

Cultural Note: When applied to a person's overall standing rather than a specific task, समर्थ (samarth) shades toward 'well-off' or 'resourceful' -- someone who has the means to manage life comfortably, not just the physical ability to do one thing. This sense overlaps with संपन्न (sampann) but keeps a flavor of inner strength or capability rather than pure wealth.

Sample Sentences:

उनका परिवार आर्थिक रूप से समर्थ है। His family is financially well-off.

(unkaa parivaar aarthik roop se samarth hai।)

जो लोग समर्थ हैं, उन्हें गरीबों की मदद करनी चाहिए। Those who are well-off should help the poor.

(jo log samarth hain, unhen gariibon kii madad karnii chaahie।)

पहले उसका घर इतना समर्थ नहीं था। Earlier, his household was not this well-off.

(pahle uskaa ghar itnaa samarth nahiin thaa।)

अगर हम समर्थ होते तो हर साल तीरथ जाते। If we were well-off, we would go on pilgrimage every year.

(agar ham samarth hote to har saal tiirath jaate।)

समर्थ व्यक्ति को समाज के प्रति अपना कर्तव्य निभाना चाहिए। A well-off person should fulfill his duty toward society.

(samarth vyakti ko samaaj ke prati apnaa kartavy nibhaanaa chaahie।)

वह अपने पिता से कहीं ज़्यादा समर्थ बन गया है। He has become far more well-off than his father.

(vah apne pitaa se kahiin zyaadaa samarth ban gayaa hai।)

समर्थ लोग अक्सर अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों से बचते हैं। Well-off people often avoid their responsibilities.

(samarth log aksar apnii zimmedaariyon se bachte hain।)

क्या तुम इतने समर्थ हो कि पूरे परिवार का खर्च उठा सको? Are you well-off enough to bear the expenses of the whole family?

(kyaa tum itne samarth ho ki poore parivaar kaa kharch uthaa sako?)

समर्थ बनने के लिए सिर्फ पैसा ही नहीं, समझ भी चाहिए। To become well-off, you need not just money but wisdom too.

(samarth banne ke lie sirph paisaa hii nahiin, samajh bhii chaahie।)

Morphology

Adjective (invariant)

invariant: समर्थ (samarth)