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Having the necessary skills, knowledge, or training for a specific task or profession.
Für diese Stelle suchen wir eine hoch qualifizierte Mitarbeiterin.
For this position, we are looking for a highly qualified employee.
to qualify
In sports, to achieve the necessary performance in order to be allowed to participate in a further competition.
Die deutsche Nationalmannschaft hat sich für das Finale qualifiziert.
The German national team has qualified for the final.
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Describes a statement or opinion that is limited or not absolute.
Der Experte gab nur eine qualifizierte Empfehlung, da noch nicht alle Daten vorlagen.
The expert gave only a qualified recommendation, since not all the data was available yet.
'Qualifiziert' (qualified) is the past participle of the verb 'qualifizieren' (to qualify) and is often used as an adjective. It derives from the noun 'die Qualifikation' (qualification) and describes the presence of skills.
Sie hat eine gute Qualifikation und ist für den Job gut geeignet.
She has a good qualification and is well suited for the job.
The direct opposite is 'unqualifiziert' (unqualified). It describes a person who lacks the necessary skills or training for a specific task.
Seine unqualifizierten Kommentare haben niemanden geholfen.
His unqualified comments didn't help anyone.
When 'qualifiziert' (qualified) describes a person who is suitable for something, it is often followed by the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative. This names the task or position.
Er ist für diese anspruchsvolle Aufgabe bestens qualifiziert.
He is extremely well qualified for this demanding task.
In a sports context, the reflexive verb 'sich qualifizieren' (to qualify) is used. Here too, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative follows in order to name the tournament or the next round.
Die Mannschaft konnte sich für die Weltmeisterschaft qualifizieren.
The team was able to qualify for the World Cup.
The meaning 'eingeschränkt' (limited/qualified) is formal and is usually used for abstract nouns such as 'Aussage' (statement), 'Urteil' (judgment), or 'Empfehlung' (recommendation). It signals that an opinion is not absolute but comes with reservations.
Der Ausschuss gab nur eine qualifizierte Zustimmung zu dem Projekt.
The committee gave only qualified approval to the project.
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Geeignet generally means that a person is a good fit for a particular task. Qualifiziert is more specific and indicates that they have the necessary knowledge, skills, or training for it. Personal qualities can make someone geeignet; professional qualifications make them qualifiziert.
Durch ihre pädagogische Ausbildung ist Lea für die Betreuung der Kinder qualifiziert.
Lea’s training in education qualifies her to look after the children.
Durch ihre Geduld ist Lea für die Betreuung der Kinder geeignet.
Lea’s patience makes her suitable to look after the children.
