Bewerbung

job application

noun be-VER-boong Rare

Also means

candidacy

Usage Note

Bewerbung is the act and document of applying for a position, from the verb sich bewerben. You speak of eine Bewerbung schreiben or einreichen. The plural Bewerbungen covers multiple applications. Closely tied to Bewerbungsgespräch (job interview) and Bewerber (applicant).

Examples

"Ihre Bewerbung hat uns sehr überzeugt."

Natural Translation

Your application impressed us greatly.

Literal Translation

Your application has us very convinced.

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