die Schlüsselkompetenz
Translation
key competence, key skill, core competency
Examples
Teamfähigkeit ist eine wichtige Schlüsselkompetenz.
Teamwork is an important key competence.
Soziale Kompetenzen sind Schlüsselkompetenzen für den Erfolg.
Social skills are key competences for success.
Grammar Patterns
((to be/have/acquire)) ((a)) key competence Teamwork is an important key competence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kernkompetenz (core competence); Antonyms: Inkompetenz (incompetence)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schlüssel' (key) and 'Kompetenz' (competence). It literally means 'key competence'.
Memory Tips
Picture a skill that is the 'key' (Schlüssel) to unlocking success, your 'competence' (Kompetenz).