die Sprachkenntnisse
Translation
language skills, knowledge of a language, language proficiency
Examples
Gute Sprachkenntnisse sind wichtig.
Good language skills are important.
Er möchte seine Sprachkenntnisse verbessern.
He wants to improve his language skills.
Sie hat nur geringe Sprachkenntnisse.
She only has basic language skills.
Grammar Patterns
to have language skills in sth. ((in et3)) He has good language skills in English.
to improve one's language skills I want to improve my language skills.
Similar Words
Sprachfertigkeiten, Sprachkompetenzen
Etymology
Composed of 'Sprache' (language) and 'Kenntnisse' (knowledge, plural). It means 'language knowledge'.
Memory Tips
Think of this as the 'knowledge' you possess in a language. It's often used on resumes to describe your level.