adjectiveverb
qualifiziert
qualify
Beschreibt eine Person, die die nötigen Fähigkeiten oder das nötige Wissen für eine bestimmte Aufgabe hat.
The German word "qualifiziert" is an adjective (and sometimes a verb form) meaning "qualified".
- It comes from the verb "qualifizieren" which means "to qualify".
- The core word is "Qual" (obsolete in this context, but linked to "quality"), relating to "quality" or "capability".
Similar words:
- befähigt (capable)
- kompetent (competent)
- geschult (trained)
Differences:
- qualifiziert emphasizes having the specific qualifications or credentials.
- befähigt is broader, indicating general capability.
- kompetent focuses on competence or skill in practice, not necessarily formal qualifications.
- geschult highlights being trained or educated, not necessarily certified.
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Examples
Er scheint gut qualifiziert zu sein.adjective
He seems to be well qualified.
Die Fortbildung qualifiziert die Mitarbeiter für neue Aufgaben.adjective
The training qualifies the employees for new tasks.
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