professionalism
Loading your saved state.
professionalism
The quality of showing the competence, behavior, and way of working expected in a particular profession. This includes specialist knowledge, reliability, and an appropriate manner.
Trotz des hohen Drucks bewahrte die Chirurgin ihre Professionalität.
Despite the intense pressure, the surgeon maintained her professionalism.
'Professionalität' (professionalism) belongs to the word family of 'der Profi' (professional) and 'professionell' (professional). The ending '-ität' is typical for abstract nouns that describe a quality and are derived from an adjective.
Sein professionelles Verhalten war beeindruckend.
His professional behavior was impressive.
Common expressions are 'Professionalität zeigen' (to show professionalism) or 'Professionalität beweisen' (to demonstrate professionalism). When this quality is lacking, people often speak of a 'Mangel an Professionalität' (lack of professionalism).
Die Mitarbeiterin hat auch in der stressigen Situation große Professionalität bewiesen.
The employee demonstrated great professionalism even in the stressful situation.
This word is almost always used in a work or business context. It describes the expected competence and proper behavior in a profession.
Für diese Position sind nicht nur Fachwissen, sondern auch Professionalität im Umgang mit Kunden wichtig.
For this position, not only specialist knowledge but also professionalism in dealing with customers is important.
competence / authority
Kompetenz and Professionalität can both play a role in working successfully. Kompetenz primarily refers to the necessary knowledge and ability, while Professionalität additionally includes a reliable way of working and appropriate behavior. Speak of Kompetenz when referring to ability, and of Professionalität when referring to overall professional performance.
Ihre Professionalität zeigt sich daran, dass sie die schwierige Aufgabe zuverlässig und freundlich bearbeitet.
Her professionalism is evident in the fact that she handles the difficult task reliably and courteously.
Ihre Kompetenz zeigt sich daran, dass sie die schwierige Aufgabe schnell und richtig löst.
Her competence is evident in the fact that she solves the difficult task quickly and correctly.
