Sprachkenntnisse

language skills

noun SHPRAKH-kent-ni-se Rare

Also means

knowledge of a language

Usage Note

Sprachkenntnisse is a plural noun meaning proficiency in a language. On a CV: gute Englischkenntnisse = good English skills. Used almost always in the plural.

Examples

"Für diese Stelle sind gute Sprachkenntnisse in Englisch erforderlich."

Natural Translation

Good language skills in English are required for this position.

Literal Translation

For this position are good language-skills in English required.

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