literacy in German
literacy in German is Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit, Lesefertigkeit, Bildung — literacy means the ability to read and write.
literacy in German
Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit
The ability to read and write.
Lesefertigkeit
The ability to read and write.
Bildung
(by extension) The ability to understand and evaluate something.
Kenntnisse
(by extension) The ability to understand and evaluate something.
What does "literacy" mean?
-
noun The ability to read and write.
"The charity runs literacy programs for adults who never learned to read."
-
noun A basic working knowledge of a particular subject.
"Schools are now expected to teach digital literacy alongside reading and math."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
literacy in a sentence
- The charity runs literacy programs for adults who never learned to read.
- Schools are now expected to teach digital literacy alongside reading and math.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "literacy" in German?
"literacy" in German is Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit, Lesefertigkeit, Bildung. literacy means: The ability to read and write.
How do you use "literacy" in a sentence?
Example: "The charity runs literacy programs for adults who never learned to read." In German, "literacy" is Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit, Lesefertigkeit, Bildung.
Are there other ways to say "literacy" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "literacy": Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit, Lesefertigkeit, Bildung, Kenntnisse.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
