Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Handlungskompetenz
English translation:
empowerment
Added to glossary by
Edith Kelly
May 20, 2003 07:59
20 yrs ago
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German term
Translation, Journalism and PR
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: German to English, English to German
Handlungskompetenz
German to English
Bus/Financial
International Org/Dev/Coop
development policy, though the term comes up in other contexts as well. have yet to find a strong and smooth translation.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | empowerment |
Edith Kelly
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| 4 +1 | action competence or competence to act |
Fantutti (X)
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| 4 +1 | authority to act |
Сергей Лузан
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| 5 | effective[ness] |
Maureen Holm, J.D., LL.M.
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| 4 | proficiency |
Ellen Zittinger
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Proposed translations
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2 mins
Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Switzerland
Native in German
&
English
Works in field
Switzerland
Professional conference interpreter
Native in: German , English
Works in: German to English, English to German, Dutch to German, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
empowerment
just wrote that down from an EU document VP/2002/01 Transnational Exchange Proramme Phase I, application form
don't know whether it fits your context, so medium confidence
don't know whether it fits your context, so medium confidence
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Rebecca Holmes
: obviously context-dependent, but I think this is nice
1 hr
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Thanks, Rebecca, I like it too.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+1
15 mins
action competence or competence to act
Ref: Berufspaedagogisches Woerterbuch
+1
20 mins
Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Works in field
Russian Federation
Always welcome! :)
Native in: Russian
Works in: German to Russian, English to Russian, Spanish to Russian, and 7 more.
authority to act
as well. Good luck, Paddie!
Re.: 4. Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1
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Note added at 2003-05-20 08:25:10 (GMT)
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powers to act Re.: Russian-English Foreign Trade and Foreign Economic Dictionary, 1991, ISBN 5-200-01097-7
Hope it helps both for a strong and smooth translation.
Re.: 4. Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1
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Note added at 2003-05-20 08:25:10 (GMT)
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powers to act Re.: Russian-English Foreign Trade and Foreign Economic Dictionary, 1991, ISBN 5-200-01097-7
Hope it helps both for a strong and smooth translation.
11 hrs
Ellen Zittinger
Native in German
&
English
Educator/Realtor/Securities Rep/Agent
Native in: English , German
Works in: English to German, German to English
proficiency
competent proficiency
1 day 21 hrs
Maureen Holm, J.D., LL.M.
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
aided expression: multilingual, multiart
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 3 more.
effective[ness]
As in, "He's not effective in such situations [that area, etc.]." Really covers the gamut from the ability to identify problems, make decisions, carry them out, and motivate a team, in short, an effective leader, boss, manager, agency, etc.
Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness Seminar # 2508-XNET Your team and
your organization are counting on you—now, more than ever before! ...
www.amanet.org/seminars/cmd2/2508.htm
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Note added at 2003-05-22 05:38:05 (GMT)
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If the context suggests more \"Zuständigkeit\" than \"Fähigkeit\", then there may be a \"turf\" issue, which basically comes down to \"scope of authority\" or \"scope of mission\".
Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness Seminar # 2508-XNET Your team and
your organization are counting on you—now, more than ever before! ...
www.amanet.org/seminars/cmd2/2508.htm
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Note added at 2003-05-22 05:38:05 (GMT)
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If the context suggests more \"Zuständigkeit\" than \"Fähigkeit\", then there may be a \"turf\" issue, which basically comes down to \"scope of authority\" or \"scope of mission\".
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