noun
recommendation, suggestion, reference
B1
Empfehlung (die): means 'recommendation', 'suggestion' or 'reference'. Feminine noun; plural Empfehlungen. Declension: nominative/accusative plural die Empfehlungen, genitive plural der Empfehlungen, dative plural den Empfehlungen. Used for advice, job references or product suggestions. Singular: die Empfehlung. Common phrase: to give a recommendation.
Examples
Die Expertin gab der Firma eine Empfehlung, damit das Projekt erfolgreich blieb.
The expert gave the company a recommendation so that the project remained successful.
Die Empfehlung des Professors hat mir bei der Bewerbung sehr geholfen.
The professor's reference really helped me with the application.
Er gab mir eine gute Empfehlung für das Restaurant.
He gave me a good recommendation for the restaurant.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a thumbs-up note titled 'Empfehlung' pinned on a board.
em-FEHL-ung — think 'a helpful hint' (recommendation).
Die Empfehlung — associate with 'die' (feminine) by picturing a woman giving advice.
Notes
Used both for personal recommendations (e.g., restaurants) and formal references or recommendations in professional/academic contexts.