noun
die Umschulung, -en
átképzés
Eine neue Ausbildung für einen anderen Beruf, oft weil man den alten nicht mehr machen kann oder etwas Neues lernen will.
The German word "Umschulung" is a noun meaning "retraining" or "re-education".
- It is made up of:
- "Um" (prefix meaning "around" or "re-"),
- "Schulung", which comes from "Schule" (school/education) and means "training" or "education".
Similar words:
- Weiterbildung (further education, continuing education)
- Fortbildung (advanced training)
- Ausbildung (training, education, apprenticeship)
Difference:
- Umschulung specifically refers to training for a new profession or job, often after a career change or job loss.
- Weiterbildung and Fortbildung usually mean upgrading or expanding skills in the same field.
- Ausbildung is the initial education or vocational training, usually at the start of a career.
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Er beginnt nächste Woche mit der Umschulung.noun
A jövő héten kezdi az átképzést.
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