German word

Qualität

Pronunciation

IPA/kvaliˈtɛːt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounquality

Example

Ich bin mit der Qualität sehr zufrieden.

I am very satisfied with the quality.

Illustration for Qualität (quality)

More examples

Ich zahle lieber mehr für hohe Qualität.

I would rather pay more for high quality.

Core concept

A service or product stands on a scale from poorly made to excellent, with lasting performance affecting its position.

Common phrases

  • hohe Qualität

    high quality

  • die Qualität prüfen

    check the quality

  • Wert auf die Qualität legen

    place importance on quality

Similar words

Güte: The degree of goodness or excellence found in a product or material.
Verarbeitung: The care and skill shown in joining parts and finishing a product.
Haltbarkeit: The ability of a product to remain usable without breaking over time.
Zuverlässigkeit: The ability to work as expected with few failures or problems.

Definition in German

Eigenschaft oder Maß, das angibt, wie gut ein Produkt oder eine Leistung in Verarbeitung, Funktion und Haltbarkeit ist.

Word origin

The German noun Qualität is borrowed from Latin qualitas through French qualité, ultimately based on Latin qualis, meaning "of what kind."

Usage tips

  • German often uses "gute Qualität" or "hohe Qualität," while "Qualitäten" usually means separate characteristics rather than grades of excellence.

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