verworvenheid

Definitions of verworvenheid
  1. noun
    an ability that has been acquired by training
    synonyms: bedrevenheid, geoefendheid, habiliteit, techniek, vaardigheid
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    handvaardigheid, meesterschap, vakmanschap
    skill in an occupation or trade
    alfabetisme
    the ability to read and write
    verkooptechniek
    skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy
    zeemanskunst
    skill in sailing
    drama, dramatiek, theater, toneel, toneelkunst
    skill in writing or staging plays
    type of:
    kunnen, macht, potentie, solvabiliteit, vermogen
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
  2. noun
    something acquired
    synonyms: aanwinst, acquisitie
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    aanwinst, verrijking
    something added to what you already have
    machtspositie
    something acquired by purchase
    aardigheid, aardigheidje, attentie, cadeautje, kleinigheid, kleinigheidje, present, presentje
    something acquired without compensation
    kassakoopje, occasion
    an advantageous purchase
    bruidsschat
    money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
    assistent, onderzoeksassistent
    money to support a worthy person or cause
    prijs
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    aardigheid, aardigheidje, attentie, cadeau, cadeautje, geschenk, kleinigheid, kleinigheidje, present, presentje
    something presented as a gift
    bijdrage
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
    weggevertje
    a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
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