German word

Ausschreibung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjob posting

Example

Die Ausschreibungen für neue Mitarbeiter erscheinen morgen.

The job postings for new employees will appear tomorrow.

Illustration for Ausschreibung (job posting)

More examples

Der Gewinner der Ausschreibung steht bereits fest.

The winner of the tender has already been decided.

Core concept

A formal notice sets out requirements and invites suitable people or companies to submit applications or bids.

Common phrases

  • die Ausschreibung online stellen

    post the tender online

  • bei einer Ausschreibung mitbieten

    bid in a tender

Similar words

Stellenanzeige: An advertisement announcing a job and explaining how to apply.
Anzeige: A public advertisement or notice promoting an offer, service, or vacancy.
Stellenangebot: An advertised job opening with specific employment conditions for applicants.
Bekanntmachung: An official notice informing the public about information or a decision.

Definition in German

Ausschreibung ist ein formelles Bekanntmachen von Anforderungen, zu dem Interessenten Angebote oder Bewerbungen einreichen sollen.

Word origin

Ausschreibung is formed from the verb ausschreiben, meaning to announce publicly in writing, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • Ausschreibung is broader and more formal than Stellenanzeige, because it can also refer to a public tender or an open call.

Other meanings

  • tendernoun
  • open callnoun

Opposites

  • Direktvergabedirect awardnoun

Related words

  • Ausschreibungsunterlagentender documentsnoun
  • Ausschreibertender issuernoun

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