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The total body of knowledge and skills that a person has acquired through repeated practice, observation, or experiences in a particular area.
Für diesen Job suchen wir jemanden mit mehrjähriger Erfahrung im Marketing.
For this job, we're looking for someone with several years of experience in marketing.
The noun 'die Erfahrung' (experience) is closely related to the verb 'erfahren' (to experience / to find out). 'Etwas erfahren' means to experience something or to receive information.
Ich habe erst heute von dem neuen Termin erfahren.
I only found out about the new appointment today.
In the plural ('Erfahrungen', experiences) or with the verb 'machen' (to make), the word usually refers to individual experiences. In the singular and with verbs like 'haben' (to have) or 'sammeln' (to gather), it often refers to accumulated knowledge and skills.
Auf meiner Reise habe ich viele positive Erfahrungen gemacht.
I had many positive experiences on my trip.
When referring to professional skills, 'Erfahrung' (experience) is often used with the preposition 'in' followed by the dative. Typical verbs are 'haben' (to have), 'sammeln' (to gather), or 'mitbringen' (to bring / to have).
Der Bewerber hat bereits Erfahrung in der Kundenbetreuung gesammelt.
The applicant has already gained experience in customer service.
The expression 'etwas in Erfahrung bringen' means 'to find something out'. It is often used in more formal or written contexts.
Ich werde in Erfahrung bringen, ob es noch freie Plätze gibt.
I will find out whether there are still any free places.
practice / office
'Erfahrung' and 'Praxis' can both have to do with knowing something not just in theory, but because you have already done it yourself. 'Erfahrung' tends to emphasize the knowledge and confidence you gain over time. 'Praxis' tends to emphasize practical action or the application of knowledge. You can have a lot of theory but little 'Praxis'. Through 'Praxis', you often gain 'Erfahrung'. Learners can easily confuse the words because both occur in work, training, and learning contexts. If you are talking about what someone has learned from many situations, 'Erfahrung' fits better. If you mean concrete application, 'Praxis' fits better.
Max hat viel Erfahrung im Kundenservice und bleibt auch bei Problemen ruhig.
Max has a lot of experience in customer service and stays calm even when problems arise.
In der Praxis merkt man schnell, ob eine Idee wirklich funktioniert.
In practice, you quickly notice whether an idea really works.