English–German

“letter of recommendation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁefəˈʁɛnt͡s/

Example

Die Firma hat ihm eine Referenz geschrieben.

The company wrote him a letter of recommendation.

Illustration for Referenz (letter of recommendation)

How to say “letter of recommendation” in German

“Letter of recommendation” in German is Referenz.

A person's abilities are supported by a statement or contact that others can consult before making a decision.

Full entry for Referenz: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Referenz

Für die Bewerbung bat sie um eine Referenz.

For her application, she asked for a letter of recommendation.

Tips for using Referenz

  • Referenz is feminine, so its forms include die Referenz and die Referenzen in the plural.

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