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suitability
The quality or ability of being suitable for a specific purpose, task, or position. It describes whether someone or something meets the necessary requirements.
Nach dem Test wurde seine Eignung für die Stelle bestätigt.
After the test, his suitability for the position was confirmed.
'Die Eignung' (suitability) belongs to the word family of 'sich eignen' (to be suitable) and 'geeignet' (suitable). If a person or thing has the necessary qualities, they are 'geeignet' and have 'die Eignung'.
Er ist für diese Aufgabe gut geeignet.
He is well suited for this task.
The noun 'Eignung' (suitability) is almost always used with the preposition 'für' and the accusative to name the purpose or position.
Ihre Eignung für den Job steht außer Frage.
Her suitability for the job is beyond question.
Common verbs with 'Eignung' (suitability) are 'seine Eignung nachweisen' (to prove one's suitability), 'die Eignung prüfen' (to assess suitability), or 'jemandem die Eignung absprechen' (to deny someone's suitability).
Im Eignungstest wird die Eignung der Kandidaten geprüft.
In the aptitude test, the candidates' suitability is assessed.
'Eignung' (suitability) is a rather formal word that is often used in professional, official, or technical contexts, for example in applications or examinations.
Das Gutachten bestätigt die Eignung des Materials für den Bau.
The report confirms the suitability of the material for construction.
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'das Zeug' and 'die Eignung' can both express whether someone is right for a task. 'das Zeug zu etwas haben' (to have what it takes for something) sounds vivid and often personal: you believe that someone has the necessary strength, ability, or attitude. 'die Eignung' is more factual and formal. You often use it for applications, exams, professions, or when officially assessing whether someone or something is suitable. Here, 'Zeug' only appears in the fixed expression. 'Eignung' is a normal noun and works well when you are speaking neutrally about requirements.
Vor der Ausbildung prüft die Firma die Eignung der Bewerber.
Before the training program, the company checks the applicants' suitability.
Nach dem ersten Training war klar, dass Lena das Zeug zur guten Torhüterin hat.
After the first training session, it was clear that Lena has what it takes to be a good goalkeeper.