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qualification
Colloquial short form of 'Qualifikation' (qualification), especially in sports the achievement of eligibility to take part in a competition.
Die deutsche Nationalmannschaft hat die Quali für die Weltmeisterschaft souverän geschafft.
The German national team easily secured qualification for the World Cup.
'Quali' is a colloquial short form. Depending on the context, it stands for 'die Qualifikation' (qualification, usually in sports) or for the 'Qualifizierender Hauptschulabschluss' (qualifying lower secondary school-leaving certificate).
Er hat seinen Quali mit einer guten Note bestanden.
He passed his Quali with a good grade.
The word 'Quali' is used almost exclusively in spoken language or in informal texts such as chats. In official documents or formal conversations, you would use the full terms.
Lass uns heute Abend die Quali im Fernsehen schauen.
Let's watch the qualifier on TV tonight.
Whether the sports qualification or the school-leaving certificate is meant can be recognized from the topic. If it is about competitions or teams, it is sports. If it is about school, grades, or vocational training, it is the certificate.
Die Mannschaft hat die Quali für das Turnier leider verpasst.
Unfortunately, the team missed qualification for the tournament.
In a sports context, 'Quali' is often used with verbs like 'schaffen' (to manage/secure), 'spielen' (to play), or 'verpassen' (to miss). People often speak of the 'Quali für' (qualification for) a specific tournament.
Das Team muss in der Quali unbedingt gewinnen.
The team absolutely has to win in the qualifier.
qualification
'die Quali' is the colloquial short form of 'die Qualifikation'. Especially in sports, it often means that someone or a team has earned the right to take part in a competition. In terms of meaning, the words can be the same in this context. The difference is mainly in style: 'Qualifikation' sounds neutral and also fits official texts. 'Quali' sounds short, casual, and more spoken. In a report or contract, 'Qualifikation' would be more natural; in a conversation among friends, often 'Quali'.
Nach dem Sieg haben alle Spieler über die geschaffte Quali gejubelt.
After the victory, all the players celebrated having secured qualification.
Die Qualifikation für die Europameisterschaft war für das Team ein großer Erfolg.
Qualification for the European Championship was a major success for the team.