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Kompetenz

competence

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Meaning of Kompetenz

ability to do a job well

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DE[kɔmpəˈtɛnts]
competence
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Kompetenz with English translation

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Kompetenz belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Kompetenzcompetence
Studentstudent
Prüfungexam
Hausaufgabehomework
Fragen beantwortenanswer questions
Fragen stellenask questions
Schreibtischdesk

Kompetenz synonyms

Related words worth learning together

Fähigkeit
General word for an ability to do something; often emphasizes a skill or capacity without a strong focus on formal training.
Können
A conversational, very natural word for skill or know-how; it often sounds less formal than Kompetenz.
Qualifikation
Usually means official education, a certificate, or training that qualifies someone for a certain job.
Zuständigkeit
Not an ability, but a field of responsibility or authority; it refers to what a person or department is responsible for.
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Fähigkeit

General word for an ability to do something; often emphasizes a skill or capacity without a strong focus on formal training.

B2Very Often
🇩🇪de

A conversational, very natural word for skill or know-how; it often sounds less formal than Kompetenz.

B2Often
🇩🇪de

Usually means official education, a certificate, or training that qualifies someone for a certain job.

B2Often
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Zuständigkeit

Not an ability, but a field of responsibility or authority; it refers to what a person or department is responsible for.

B2Often

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How to pronounce Kompetenz and what this word means

Kompetenz means competence. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Kompetenz

[kɔmpəˈtɛnts]

Kompetenz translation

competence

Kompetenz transcription

[kɔmpəˈtɛnts]

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Kompetenz meaning: what does it mean?

Fähigkeit und Wissen, eine Aufgabe oder einen Beruf gut auszuführen

Kompetenz pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Kompetenz is pronounced as [kɔmpəˈtɛnts]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Kompetenz part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, Kompetenz (competence) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Kompetenz part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, Kompetenz (competence) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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