die Eignung
Translation
suitability, aptitude, qualification, fitness
Examples
Er hat seine Eignung für den Job bewiesen.
He proved his suitability for the job.
Die Eignung des Materials wird geprüft.
The suitability of the material is being tested.
Grammar Patterns
die Eignung für+4 suitability for sth. He proved his suitability for the job.
die Eignung zu+3 aptitude for sth. She has an aptitude for leadership.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tauglichkeit, Befähigung, Qualifikation; Antonyms: Uneignung
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'eignen' (to be suitable) with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Link it to 'eigen' (own). Think of it as the 'own' special quality someone has that makes them suitable.