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Referenzschreiben

reference letter

German grammar
dasReferenzschreibenn

Meaning of Referenzschreiben

Deutsch

Brief, in dem ein früherer Chef jemanden für eine Stelle empfiehlt

English

a letter recommending someone for a job or program

reference letter

Pronunciation

German
[ʁefeˈʁɛntsˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩]
German (Germany)

Referenzschreiben with English translation

Referenzschreiben usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Mein Chef schrieb mir ein Referenzschreiben.

My boss wrote me a reference letter.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Für die Bewerbung braucht er ein Referenzschreiben.

He needs a reference letter for the application.

Referenzschreiben synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Referenzschreiben, Referenz, Zeugnis, Arbeitszeugnis, Empfehlung, Begleitschreiben, Anschreiben, and Bewerbungsunterlagen

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
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

Advanced: broader words

E
🇩🇪German
Empfehlung

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

B1often
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
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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What does Referenzschreiben mean?

a letter recommending someone for a job or program

How do you pronounce Referenzschreiben?

Referenzschreiben is pronounced [ʁefeˈʁɛntsˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩].

How is Referenzschreiben used in a sentence?

My boss wrote me a reference letter. Translation: Mein Chef schrieb mir ein Referenzschreiben.

Is Referenzschreiben part of Education and Credentials vocabulary?

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

Is Referenzschreiben part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?

Yes, Referenzschreiben (reference letter) can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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