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competence in German

competence in German is Kompetenz, Befugnis, Zuständigkeit — competence means the skill and ability needed to do something well.

competence in German

Kompetenz
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Befugnis
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Zuständigkeit
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Befähigung
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Können
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Sachkunde
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Einkommen
noun
(dated) A sustainable income.
Unterhalt
noun
(dated) A sustainable income.
Befugnis
noun
(countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
Zuständigkeit
noun
(countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.

What does "competence" mean?

  1. noun The skill and ability needed to do something well.
    "His competence in the kitchen impressed even the head chef."

competence in a sentence

  • His competence in the kitchen impressed even the head chef.
  • The training program is designed to build competence in new hires.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "competence" in German?

"competence" in German is Kompetenz, Befugnis, Zuständigkeit. competence means: The skill and ability needed to do something well.

How do you use "competence" in a sentence?

Example: "His competence in the kitchen impressed even the head chef." In German, "competence" is Kompetenz, Befugnis, Zuständigkeit.

Are there other ways to say "competence" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "competence": Kompetenz, Befugnis, Zuständigkeit, Befähigung, Können, Sachkunde.

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