GERMAN DICTIONARY

der Abschluss

qualification

/deːɐ̯ ˈapʃlʊs/

A qualification or certificate received after successfully completing education or training.

Translations

Nach drei Jahren Ausbildung erhielt er seinen Abschluss.NominativSing.After three years of training, he received his qualification.
Für diese Stelle braucht man einen beruflichen Abschluss.AkkusativSing.You need a vocational qualification for this position.
Die Universität verlieh dem Absolventen einen Abschluss.DativSing.The university awarded the graduate a degree.
Die Anerkennung des Abschlusses erleichtert die Arbeitssuche.GenitivSing.Recognition of the qualification makes job hunting easier.
Anerkannte Abschlüsse verbessern die beruflichen Chancen.NominativPlur.Recognized qualifications improve career prospects.
Viele Arbeitgeber verlangen anerkannte Abschlüsse.AkkusativPlur.Many employers require recognized qualifications.
Nach mehreren Abschlüssen wechselte sie das Berufsfeld.DativPlur.After obtaining several qualifications, she changed fields.
Die Qualität der Abschlüsse wird regelmäßig überprüft.GenitivPlur.The quality of qualifications is checked regularly.

Near-synonymQualifikation — qualification
A Abschluss is an acquired educational or professional qualification; a Qualifikation encompasses broader knowledge, skills, and evidence of suitability for an activity.
Easily confused withZeugnis — certificate
Easily confused withZertifikat — certificate
A Zertifikat is an official document serving as proof. A Abschluss refers more specifically to successfully completed education or studies.
Easily confused withAusbildung — vocational training
Related termEröffnung — opening
Eröffnung and Abschluss are different events at the beginning and, respectively, the end of a process.