No. 2,797 in German
qualifizieren
To qualify or to become eligible.
In a sentence
Ich qualifiziere mich für die nächste Runde im Wettbewerb.
I qualify for the next round in the competition.
Here, 'qualifiziere mich' means to meet the requirements to advance in a competition.
Diese Ausbildung qualifiziert dich für viele Berufe.
This education qualifies you for many professions.
In this sentence, 'qualifiziert dich' implies the process of gaining eligibility for certain roles or professions through education.
Er qualifizierte sich durch hartes Training für das Finale.
He qualified for the final through hard training.
With 'qualifizierte sich,' it specifies that the subject achieved the criteria necessary for moving to the final stage due to effort or preparation.
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