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German

ESCO reuse: transversal

The German language.

German — the German language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: ability to comprehend spoken and written German and to speak and write in German, competent in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is German?

The German language.

What category of skill is German?

ESCO classifies German under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is German between industries?

ESCO tags German as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is German the same as ability to comprehend spoken and written German and to speak and write in German?

Yes — German is also known as ability to comprehend spoken and written German and to speak and write in German, or competent in German. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn German?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands German and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.