die Erfahrung
Translation
experience
Examples
Ich habe viel Erfahrung in diesem Bereich.
I have a lot of experience in this field.
Das war eine gute Erfahrung für mich.
That was a good experience for me.
Grammar Patterns
((experience)) ((in sth.)) experience in (sth.) I have experience in this job.
((experience)) ((with sth.)) experience with (sth.) Do you have experience with computers?
((to have)) ((an experience)) to have an experience We had a great experience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expertise, practice; Antonyms: inexperience
Etymology
From Middle High German 'ervarunge'; related to 'erfahren' (to learn/experience) + 'fahren' (to travel/go).
Memory Tips
Think of 'faring' (traveling) through life to gain experience.