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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.
'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.
absolute / absolutely
'absolut' and 'qualifiziert' are opposites here when it comes to statements or opinions. An absolute statement applies without restriction and without exception. A qualified statement is more cautious: it includes conditions, limits, or exceptions. So 'absolut' fits when something is meant completely clearly and without restriction. 'qualifiziert' fits when you do not want to state something in a fully general way.
Die Expertin gab eine qualifizierte Einschätzung, weil noch wichtige Zahlen fehlten.
The expert gave a qualified assessment because important figures were still missing.
Seine Antwort war absolut eindeutig, deshalb gab es keine weitere Diskussion.
His answer was absolutely clear, so there was no further discussion.