NOUN

Erfahrung/ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁʊŋ/experience

Erfahrung is a German noun that means experience. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erfahrungen".

Definitions

1.knowledge or skills gained through practice or life events(personal development, learning)

a.practical knowledge obtained by doing or living through something

Durch die Reise habe ich viele neue Erfahrungen gemacht.I gained many new experiences through the trip.

2.specialized skill or knowledge gained in a job or occupation(work, profession)

a.professional practical knowledge in a field

Sie hat viel Erfahrung als Lehrerin.She has a lot of experience as a teacher.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erfahrungdie Erfahrungen
Genitiveder Erfahrungder Erfahrungen
Dativeder Erfahrungden Erfahrungen
Accusativedie Erfahrungdie Erfahrungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erfahrung" mean in English?
"Erfahrung" means experience. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erfahrung"?
"Erfahrung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erfahrung" der, die, or das?
"Erfahrung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Erfahrung"?
The plural of "Erfahrung" is "Erfahrungen".
What part of speech is "Erfahrung"?
"Erfahrung" is a noun in German.

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