Empfehlungsschreiben
reference letter
a letter recommending someone for a job or program
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Empfehlungsschreiben with Russian translation
Empfehlungsschreiben usage examples
Учительница написала мне рекомендательное письмо.
Die Lehrerin schrieb mir ein Empfehlungsschreiben.
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.
Empfehlungsschreiben synonyms
What's the difference between Empfehlungsschreiben / Empfehlung / Referenzschreiben / Referenz / Zeugnis / Begleitschreiben
General 'recommendation'; can mean a suggestion or endorsement, not necessarily a formal letter.
A reference letter, usually an official written recommendation from an employer, teacher, or other respected person.
Can mean a recommendation itself or a person used as a reference, i.e. a contact who can speak for someone.
More often an official document assessing performance or conduct, such as a school, employment, or qualification certificate; not just a recommendation.
A covering letter that accompanies documents; it is not a recommendation but an explanatory or accompanying note.
A cover letter for a job application, usually addressed to the employer and explaining the applicant’s motivation.
All application documents together: CV, cover letter, certificates, and possibly a reference letter.
A formal employment certificate in German-speaking practice; not just a recommendation, but an official document about one’s work history.
An expert report or assessment; it is a professional opinion from a specialist, not a personal recommendation.
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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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