die Habilitationsschrift
Translation
habilitation thesis, postdoctoral thesis
Examples
Er schreibt an seiner Habilitationsschrift.
He is writing his habilitation thesis.
Ihre Habilitationsschrift wurde veröffentlicht.
Her habilitation thesis was published.
Grammar Patterns
to write ((one's)) Habilitationsschrift to write one's habilitation thesis He is writing his habilitation thesis.
Similar Words
die Doktorarbeit (doctoral thesis)
Etymology
A compound of 'Habilitation' (from Latin 'habilitas' for 'ability') and 'Schrift' ('writing'). A writing to prove one's ability to be a professor.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'super-dissertation' required to become a full professor in Germany and some other European countries. Break it down: Habilitation + Schrift.