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experience
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.
experience
A single event or occurrence that a person has lived through and that has left an impression on them.
Die Reise durch Südamerika war eine prägende Erfahrung für sie.
The trip through South America was a formative experience for her.
to find out
A fixed expression meaning to find something out or to get information about something.
Könntest du bitte in Erfahrung bringen, wann der nächste Zug fährt?
Could you please find out when the next train leaves?
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 refers to the knowledge and skills that someone has acquired through repeated activity. Praxis places more emphasis on the actual and regular performance of an activity; it can also mean accumulated practice. Use Erfahrung for a person's competence, and Praxis for its practical application or for practice.
Durch seine langjährige Erfahrung löst der Mechaniker auch schwierige Aufgaben sicher.
Thanks to his many years of experience, the mechanic can solve even difficult tasks with confidence.
Durch seine tägliche Praxis löst der Mechaniker auch schwierige Aufgaben immer schneller.
Through his daily practice, the mechanic can solve even difficult tasks increasingly quickly.
