Die Qualität
Example: Die Qualität dieses Produkts ist besser als erwartet.
Definition
"Die Qualität" refers to the standard or degree of excellence of something, especially a product or service. It indicates how well something meets expectations or requirements, as in the phrase 'Die Qualität dieses Produkts ist besser als erwartet,' meaning the quality of this product is better than expected.
Etymology
The word "Qualität" comes from the Latin 'qualitas,' meaning 'of what kind' or 'nature.' It entered German through the influence of Latin during the Renaissance, when many scientific and philosophical terms were adopted into European languages. Did you know? The emphasis on 'quality' as a measurable attribute became especially important during the Industrial Revolution.
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"Die Qualität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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