What vocabulary is essential for discussing skills in German

For discussing skills in German, essential vocabulary includes the following key words and phrases:

• Fähigkeiten (skills)
• Kompetenzen (competencies)
• Kenntnisse (knowledge)
• Talente (talents)
• Stärken (strengths)
• Schwächen (weaknesses)
• Fertigkeiten (abilities/practical skills)
• Lernen (learning)
• Erfahrung (experience)
• qualifiziert (qualified)
• trainieren (to train/practice)
• entwickeln (to develop)
• verbessern (to improve)
• zeigen (to demonstrate/show)
• erwerben (to acquire)
• Anwendung (application)
• Berufliche Fähigkeiten (professional skills)
• Soft Skills (soft skills)
• technische Fähigkeiten (technical skills)

These terms help in expressing and discussing various facets of skills, from learning and developing to demonstrating and applying them in different contexts. The understanding and use of these vocabulary items are crucial for effective communication in German about skills.

This overview covers core terms to talk about skills broadly, including human capabilities, learning processes, and practical application in professional or personal contexts. ^{1, 11}

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