German word

qualifiziert

Pronunciation

IPA/kvalifiˈt͡siːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivequalified

Example

Nach der Prüfung ist die Ärztin qualifiziert.

After the exam, the doctor is qualified.

Illustration for qualifiziert (qualified)

More examples

Die Lehrerin ist für die neue Klasse qualifiziert.

The teacher is qualified for the new class.

Core concept

A person with recognized training or credentials and the practical knowledge needed for a particular task.

Common phrases

  • für die Stelle qualifiziert

    qualified for the position

  • hoch qualifiziert

    highly qualified

  • fachlich qualifiziert

    professionally qualified

Similar words

kompetent: Having enough knowledge and experience to carry out assigned work effectively.
ausgebildet: Having received formal schooling or training that provided relevant skills and knowledge.
geeignet: Being suitable for a specific purpose, use, or situation.
fähig: Being able to carry out an action or task through physical strength or practical skill.

Definition in German

Formell die nötigen Kenntnisse oder Abschlüsse haben, um eine Aufgabe fachlich oder rechtlich ausführen zu dürfen.

Word origin

"Qualifiziert" is the past participle of "qualifizieren", borrowed from Late Latin "qualificare", and it developed from describing qualities to indicating the required qualifications.

Usage tips

  • With a task, German commonly uses "für" plus the accusative, as in "für die Aufgabe qualifiziert"; "geeignet" is more general for suitability.

Other meanings

  • competentadjective
  • suitableadjective

Opposites

  • unqualifiziertunqualifiedadjective
  • inkompetentincompetentadjective

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