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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.
qualification
'Qualifikation' and 'Professionalität' both belong to the topic of work and ability. A 'Qualifikation' is something that makes a person suitable for a task, for example training, a degree, or specialized knowledge. 'Professionalität' describes more how someone works and behaves: reliably, competently, and appropriately for the situation. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with competence. However, someone can have a qualification and still behave unprofessionally. Conversely, someone can seem very professional even if they lack a specific formal qualification.
Die Kundin lobt die Professionalität des Teams nach dem schwierigen Gespräch.
The customer praised the team's professionalism after the difficult conversation.
Für diese Stelle braucht man eine technische Qualifikation.
You need a technical qualification for this position.