German word

Berater

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁaːtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounadvisor

Example

Wir suchen einen guten Berater für das Projekt.

We are looking for a good advisor for the project.

Illustration for Berater (advisor)

More examples

Viele wenden sich an den Berater, wenn es Probleme gibt.

Many people turn to the advisor when there are problems.

Core concept

A specialist who helps an organization or person choose a sound course of action.

Common phrases

  • auf einen Berater zurückgreifen

    turn to an advisor

  • ein unabhängiger Berater

    an independent advisor

  • ein erfahrener Berater

    an experienced advisor

Similar words

Ratgeber: A trusted source of practical advice for personal or work-related matters.
Ansprechpartner: A designated contact for inquiries, assistance, or procedural matters.
Coach: A professional who develops individual or team abilities toward specific goals.
Experte: A highly knowledgeable and skilled person in a particular area.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die anderen Ratschläge gibt, besonders in beruflichen oder fachlichen Fragen.

Word origin

The noun Berater developed from beraten, meaning to advise, by adding the productive agent suffix -er to name the person performing the action.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Beraterin, and its plural is Beraterinnen; Berater is used for a male person or for a mixed group in traditional grammar.

Other meanings

  • consultantnoun
  • counselornoun

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