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application
The formal request for a job, a place at university, or an apartment, often involving the submission of documents.
Ich habe meine Bewerbung für die Stelle als Projektmanager gestern abgeschickt.
I sent off my application for the project manager position yesterday.
application documents
The complete set of documents submitted for an application, such as a CV/résumé, cover letter, and certificates.
Bitte bringen Sie Ihre vollständige Bewerbung zum Vorstellungsgespräch mit.
Please bring your complete application documents to the interview.
The noun 'die Bewerbung' (application) is derived directly from the verb 'sich bewerben' (to apply). The ending '-ung' is a very common way for German verbs to become feminine nouns.
Er muss sich bis Freitag für den Job bewerben.
He has to apply for the job by Friday.
When applying for something, you use 'Bewerbung um' or 'Bewerbung auf' with the accusative. When naming the place or company where you are applying, you use 'Bewerbung bei' with the dative.
Ihre Bewerbung um das Stipendium war erfolgreich.
Her application for the scholarship was successful.
In connection with the application process, the verbs 'eine Bewerbung schreiben' (to write an application), 'eine Bewerbung abschicken' (to send off an application), or 'eine Bewerbung einreichen' (to submit an application) are often used.
Hast du deine Bewerbung schon geschrieben?
Have you already written your application?
When the documents are meant, 'Bewerbung' (application) is often combined with adjectives like 'vollständig' (complete) or 'schriftlich' (written), or appears in the plural ('Bewerbungen', applications). It then refers to the documents themselves.
Bitte senden Sie uns Ihre vollständige Bewerbung per E-Mail.
Please send us your complete application documents by email.
application / proposal
Both words can occur in a formal application to an institution. A Bewerbung is for a job, a place at university, or an apartment and often involves submitting documents; an Antrag requests approval or a benefit. Use Bewerbung for a place or position, and Antrag for approval.
Für den Studienplatz muss ich eine Bewerbung bei der Universität einreichen.
I have to submit an application to the university for a place at university.
Für den Wohnberechtigungsschein muss ich einen Antrag bei der Stadt stellen.
To get a housing eligibility certificate, I have to submit an application to the city.
