Erfahrung

experience

Plural: die Erfahrungen/ɛɐˈfaːʁʊŋ/

A feminine noun (die Erfahrung) meaning 'experience'. Plural: Erfahrungen. From 'erfahren' (to experience/find out). All -ung nouns are feminine.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
die Erfahrung	die Erfahrungen	/ɛɐˈfaːʁʊŋ/

Example Sentences

Ich habe viel Erfahrung.

I have a lot of experience.

Das war eine gute Erfahrung.

That was a good experience.

Aus Erfahrung weiß ich das.

I know that from experience.

Berufserfahrung (die) — work experience

Lebenserfahrung (die) — life experience

Confusing 'Erfahrung' with 'Erlebnis'

✅ 'Erfahrung' = accumulated experience. 'Erlebnis' = single memorable event

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