die Eignung, -en
suitability
The German word "Eignung" is a noun that means "suitability" or "aptitude". It is derived from the verb "eignen", which means "to be suitable" or "to be appropriate". "Eignung" refers to the ability or qualification of a person for a specific task or role, often used in contexts such as job applications, education, or assessments of skill.
Similar words in German include "Fähigkeit" (ability), "Tauglichkeit" (fitness), and "Qualifikation" (qualification).
The difference between "Eignung" and these similar terms is that "Eignung" specifically emphasizes suitability for a particular purpose, while "Fähigkeit" often refers to general abilities or skills, "Tauglichkeit" can denote fitness for service or use, and "Qualifikation" pertains more to formal qualifications or credentials.
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Examples
Die Eignung für die Stelle wird geprüft.noun
The suitability for the position will be examined.
Deine Eignung entspricht den Anforderungen.noun
Your suitability meets the requirements.
Wir werden die Eignung des Kandidaten bewerten.noun
We will assess the suitability of the candidate.
Seine Eignung wird in einem Test überprüft.noun
His suitability will be checked in a test.
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