die Vakanz
Translation
vacancy, opening, vacant position
Examples
Es gibt eine Vakanz in unserer Abteilung.
There is a vacancy in our department.
Die Firma hat mehrere Vakanzen ausgeschrieben.
The company has advertised several vacancies.
Grammar Patterns
a vacancy ((for sb./sth.)) a vacancy for sb./sth. The company has a vacancy for a manager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freie Stelle, offene Position (open position)
Etymology
From Latin 'vacare' (to be empty), related to English 'vacancy'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'vacant' or 'vacation' - a time when a position is empty.