German Conversation · Level 26
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German word
Erfahrung
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounexperience
Example
Er hat keine Erfahrung damit.
He has no experience with it.
More examples
Als Anfänger habe ich noch keine Erfahrung im Smalltalk.
As a beginner, I still have no experience with small talk.
Core concept
A growing toolkit of tested knowledge that makes future tasks more manageable.
Common phrases
im Gespräch Erfahrung sammeln
gain experience in conversation
mit Erfahrung
with experience
keine Erfahrung damit
no experience with it
Similar words
Erlebnis: A particularly memorable event or personal occurrence.
Wissen: Stored facts and information about the world or a subject.
Praxis: Skill and familiarity developed through regular work in the field.
Kenntnisse: Established knowledge in a particular area gained through study or work.
Definition in German
Wissen oder Können, das jemand durch Leben, Arbeit oder wiederholte Handlungen gewonnen hat.
Word origin
Erfahrung comes from erfahren and preserves the idea of knowledge acquired through direct involvement rather than merely through instruction.
Usage tips
- Erfahrung sammeln means to gain experience, while ein Erlebnis usually denotes a particular memorable event rather than developed competence.