social competence
die Sozialkompetenz, die Sozialkompetenzen
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social competence
The ability to interact with other people appropriately, respectfully, and successfully, and to behave effectively in social situations.
Für die Arbeit im Team sind Sozialkompetenz und Kommunikationsfähigkeit besonders wichtig.
Social competence and communication skills are particularly important for working in a team.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Sozialkompetenzen |
| genitive | der Sozialkompetenz |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Sozialkompetenz | die Sozialkompetenzen |
| accusative | die Sozialkompetenz | die Sozialkompetenzen |
| dative | der Sozialkompetenz | den Sozialkompetenzen |
| genitive | der Sozialkompetenz | der Sozialkompetenzen |
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'Sozialkompetenz' (social competence) is made up of 'sozial' (social) and 'Kompetenz' (competence). The first part describes the area of living together with other people, while the second part refers to an ability or particular strength.
Bei Führungsaufgaben ist die Sozialkompetenz der Mitarbeitenden besonders wichtig.
Social competence is particularly important when employees take on leadership responsibilities.
Verbs such as 'zeigen' (to demonstrate), 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'fördern' (to promote), and 'trainieren' (to train) are often used with 'Sozialkompetenz' (social competence). The expression 'über Sozialkompetenz verfügen' (to possess social competence) is also common.
Durch Gruppenarbeit können Kinder ihre Sozialkompetenz entwickeln.
Through group work, children can develop their social competence.
The word is particularly common in the workplace, at school, in educational texts, and in job applications. There, social competence is often assessed together with teamwork, communication, or conflict resolution skills.
Im Bewerbungsgespräch wurde sie nach ihrer Sozialkompetenz und ihrem Verhalten im Team gefragt.
During the job interview, she was asked about her social competence and how she behaved in a team.
