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Empfehlungsschreiben

reference letter

German grammar
dasEmpfehlungsschreibenn
Meaning of Empfehlungsschreiben

a letter recommending someone for a job or program

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Pronunciation
German[ɛmˈpfeːlʊŋsʃʁaɪ̯bən]
Russian transcription[rʲɪkəmʲenˈdatʲelʲnəjə pʲisʲˈmo]
reference letter
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Empfehlungsschreiben with Russian translation

Empfehlungsschreiben usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Учительница написала мне рекомендательное письмо.

Die Lehrerin schrieb mir ein Empfehlungsschreiben.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Для заявки ему нужно рекомендательное письмо.

Für die Bewerbung braucht er ein Empfehlungsschreiben.

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Empfehlungsschreiben belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Employment and HR Documents, Education and Credentials, Security and Background Checks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Empfehlungsschreibenрекомендательное письмо
Kindребёнок
Studentстудент
Prüfungэкзамен
Hausaufgabeдомашняя работа
Noteоценка
onlineонлайн

Empfehlungsschreiben synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Empfehlungsschreiben / Empfehlung / Referenzschreiben / Referenz / Zeugnis / Begleitschreiben

E
🇩🇪German
Empfehlung

General 'recommendation'; can mean a suggestion or endorsement, not necessarily a formal letter.

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R
🇩🇪German
Referenzschreiben

A reference letter, usually an official written recommendation from an employer, teacher, or other respected person.

B1Often
R
🇩🇪German
Referenz

Can mean a recommendation itself or a person used as a reference, i.e. a contact who can speak for someone.

B1Very Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zeugnis

More often an official document assessing performance or conduct, such as a school, employment, or qualification certificate; not just a recommendation.

B1Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
Begleitschreiben

A covering letter that accompanies documents; it is not a recommendation but an explanatory or accompanying note.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
Anschreiben

A cover letter for a job application, usually addressed to the employer and explaining the applicant’s motivation.

B1Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
Bewerbungsunterlagen

All application documents together: CV, cover letter, certificates, and possibly a reference letter.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Arbeitszeugnis

A formal employment certificate in German-speaking practice; not just a recommendation, but an official document about one’s work history.

B1Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gutachten

An expert report or assessment; it is a professional opinion from a specialist, not a personal recommendation.

B1Often

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How to pronounce Empfehlungsschreiben and what this word means

Empfehlungsschreiben means reference letter. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Empfehlungsschreiben

[ɛmˈpfeːlʊŋsʃʁaɪ̯bən]

Empfehlungsschreiben translation

reference letter

Empfehlungsschreiben examples

Die Lehrerin schrieb mir ein Empfehlungsschreiben.

Empfehlungsschreiben transcription

[ɛmˈpfeːlʊŋsʃʁaɪ̯bən]

Questions about this word

Empfehlungsschreiben meaning: what does it mean?

ein Schreiben, das jemanden für einen Job oder ein Programm empfiehlt

Empfehlungsschreiben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Empfehlungsschreiben is pronounced as [ɛmˈpfeːlʊŋsʃʁaɪ̯bən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Empfehlungsschreiben definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Lehrerin schrieb mir ein Empfehlungsschreiben. Translation: Учительница написала мне рекомендательное письмо.

Is Empfehlungsschreiben part of Security and Background Checks vocabulary?

Yes, Empfehlungsschreiben (reference letter) can be learned in the Security and Background Checks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Empfehlungsschreiben part of Education and Credentials vocabulary?

Yes, Empfehlungsschreiben (reference letter) can be learned in the Education and Credentials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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