die Bewerbung
Translation
application, job application
Examples
Ich schreibe eine Bewerbung für die Stelle.
I am writing an application for the position.
Seine Bewerbung war erfolgreich.
His application was successful.
Grammar Patterns
((Bewerbung)) ((for sth.)) application for sth. Her application for the scholarship was accepted.
to send in ((an application)). I sent in my application last week.
Similar Words
der Antrag (application, request), das Gesuch (petition)
Etymology
From the verb 'bewerben' (to apply). The '-ung' suffix nominalizes the verb, denoting the action or its result.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'be-' (prefix) + 'werb-' (from 'werben', to advertise/recruit) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It's literally the act of promoting yourself for a position.