NOUN

Erfahrung/ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁʊŋ/experience; knowledge; expertise

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

Definitions

1.practical knowledge or skill gained by doing, seeing, or living through things(general use)

a.accumulated practical knowledge

Sie hat viel Erfahrung im Umgang mit Kindern.She has a lot of experience in dealing with children.

2.something that happens to someone that affects them emotionally or intellectually(personal history)

a.event or occurrence experienced personally

Mein Auslandsjahr war eine wichtige Erfahrung für mich.My year abroad was an important experience for me.

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, knowledge, or expertise. 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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