noun
die Fertigkeit, -en
skill
The German word "Fertigkeit" is a noun meaning "skill" or "proficiency". It is made up of the word "fertig", meaning "finished" or "ready", combined with the suffix "-keit", which turns adjectives into nouns expressing a state or quality.
Similar words include:
- "Geschicklichkeit" (dexterity, skillfulness)
- "Kompetenz" (competence)
- "Fähigkeit" (ability)
Difference:
- Fertigkeit often emphasizes learned or practiced skills, especially manual or technical abilities.
- Geschicklichkeit focuses on dexterity or finesse.
- Kompetenz implies broader capability and qualifications, often formal.
- Fähigkeit is a more general term for any ability, innate or acquired.
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Examples
Ihre sprachliche Fertigkeit hat sich stark verbessert.noun
Her linguistic skill has greatly improved.
Die Fertigkeit wurde kontinuierlich verbessert.noun
The skill was continuously improved.
Welche neuen Fertigkeiten haben Sie im Kurs gelernt?noun
Which new skills did you learn in the course?
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