English–German
“skill” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈʃɪk/
Example
Wegen ihres Geschicks bekam sie den Auftrag.
Because of her skill, she was given the assignment.
How to say “skill” in German
“Skill” in German is Geschick.
A steady hand guides a task into the right course, while a course of events can also be called one's lot.
Example sentences with Geschick
Er zeigte Geschick im Umgang mit kritischem Feedback.
He showed skill in dealing with critical feedback.
Tips for using Geschick
- The skill sense is common in phrases such as mit Geschick, while the fate sense is more literary and often appears as das Geschick eines Menschen.