German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
Experte
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛksˈpɛɐ̯tə/
Meaning
- masculine nounexpert
Example
Der Experte erklärt das Problem einfach.
The expert explains the problem in simple terms.
More examples
Der Experte im Team löst das Problem.
The expert on the team solves the problem.
Core concept
A seasoned specialist weighs complex evidence and turns it into a clear judgment or practical advice.
Common phrases
als Experte
as an expert
Experte im Team
expert on the team
mit einem Experten sprechen
speak with an expert
Similar words
Kenner: Someone well versed in a field and able to recognize quality and worth.
Fachmann: A technical professional who solves work-related problems through knowledge and experience.
Spezialist: An expert focused on a narrow area with exceptional knowledge and ability.
Profi: Someone highly practiced and effective in a profession or activity.
Definition in German
Eine Person mit hoher fachlicher Kompetenz und ausgewiesener Erfahrung, die in ihrem Bereich Fachurteile fällt oder andere berät.
Word origin
Experte enters German through French expert from Latin expertus, the past participle of experiri, meaning to test or experience.
Usage tips
- Experte is a weak masculine noun: der Experte, des Experten, and plural die Experten.
Other meanings
- authoritynoun
Opposites
- Laielaypersonnoun
Related words
- Expertenmeinungexpert opinionnoun
- Expertenratexpert advicenoun