Illustration of the B1 German word “professionell”, which translates to “professional”. Close-up of a badger in a crisp pinstripe suit standing perfectly calm and centred, chin up, while a blizzard of loose papers streaks past his shoulders in a blur.
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professionell

professional

/pʁofɛsi̯oˈnɛl/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive professionell
Komparativ professioneller
Superlativ am professionellsten

Examples — professionell in a sentence

Sie arbeitet sehr professionell und zuverlässig.

She works very professionally and reliably.

Wir brauchen professionelle Hilfe für dieses komplexe Projekt.

We need professional help for this complex project.

How to remember it

Sounds very much like 'professional' itself. Imagine a PRO-FESSOR teaching a professional course.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Qualifikation”, which translates to “qualification”. A stout badger in a boiler suit slots himself into a badger-shaped hole in a stone wall and fits perfectly, arms out, beaming, while a queue of wrong-shaped animals waits behind.
die Qualifikation

/kvalifikaˈt͡si̯oːn/

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qualification

Examples

Sie hat die nötigen Qualifikationen für den Job.

She has the necessary qualifications for the job.

Welche Qualifikationen sind für diese Stelle wichtig?

Which qualifications are important for this position?

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Schwäche”, which translates to “weakness”. Close-up of a small mouse straining under a huge glowing barbell it cannot lift, one bright wobbling arm buckling — the single point of weakness frozen mid-strain.
die Schwäche

/ˈʃvɛçə/

weakness

Examples

Jeder Mensch hat seine Schwächen.

Every person has their weaknesses.

Seine größte Schwäche ist seine Ungeduld.

His biggest weakness is his impatience.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Stärke”, which translates to “strength”. Close-up of a small ant lifting an enormous boulder high over its head with ease, the boulder filling the top of the frame, the ant's tiny legs braced with unbelievable strength.
die Stärke

/ˈʃtɛʁkə/

strength

Examples

Ihre größte Stärke ist ihre Entschlossenheit.

Her greatest strength is her determination.

Er zeigte unglaubliche Stärke im Wettkampf.

He showed incredible strength in the competition.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Stelle”, which translates to “position, job”. One empty chair waits in a long row of occupied chairs, a warm shaft of light falling on its seat while every animal in the row glances hopefully toward it.
die Stelle

/ˈʃtɛlə/

position, job

Examples

Ich habe eine neue Stelle gefunden.

I have found a new job.

Diese Stelle erfordert viel Erfahrung.

This position requires a lot of experience.

Illustration of the B1 German word “das Stellenangebot”, which translates to “job offer”. A hopeful chipmunk reaching up to accept an enormous golden envelope descending from above on a warm beam of light, the envelope glowing like a long-awaited offer.
das Stellenangebot

/ˈʃtɛlənˌʔanɡəboːt/

job offer

Examples

Ich habe ein tolles Stellenangebot bekommen.

I received a great job offer.

Sie suchte lange nach dem passenden Stellenangebot.

She searched for a long time for the right job offer.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Stellenausschreibung”, which translates to “job advertisement”. Close-up of a stout grey squirrel pinning up a gigantic poster on a community board that fills the frame, the poster covered in painted symbols of tools and briefcases and no letters.
die Stellenausschreibung

/ˈʃtɛlənˌʔaʊ̯sʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/

job advertisement

Examples

Die Stellenausschreibung war sehr detailliert.

The job advertisement was very detailed.

Hast du die neue Stellenausschreibung gesehen?

Have you seen the new job advertisement?

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feminine Qualifikation — qualification

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