das Erfahrungswissen
Translation
experiential knowledge, empirical knowledge, practical knowledge
Examples
Erfahrungswissen ist in diesem Beruf sehr wichtig.
Experiential knowledge is very important in this profession.
Man kann nicht alles aus Büchern lernen, Erfahrungswissen zählt.
You can't learn everything from books, practical knowledge counts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) haben to have ((sth.)) He has a wealth of experiential knowledge.
Similar Words
Praxiswissen (practical knowledge), empirisches Wissen (empirical knowledge); Antonyms: theoretisches Wissen (theoretical knowledge)
Etymology
A compound of 'Erfahrung' (experience) and 'Wissen' (knowledge).
Memory Tips
Literally 'experience-knowledge'. Think of knowledge gained by doing, not just by reading.