German word

Expertin

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksˈpɛʁtɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexpert

Example

Ich habe mit der Expertin gesprochen.

I spoke with the expert.

Illustration for Expertin (expert)

More examples

Sie bezeichnet sich als Expertin in Sachen Datenschutz.

She describes herself as an expert in data protection.

Core concept

A woman whose knowledge and judgment are trusted in a particular field.

Common phrases

  • sich als Expertin bezeichnen

    describe herself as an expert

  • die Expertin vorstellen

    introduce the expert

  • auf die Einschätzung der Expertin vertrauen

    rely on the expert's assessment

Similar words

Spezialistin: A woman highly skilled and knowledgeable in a specific area.
Fachfrau: A capable woman with practical experience in a particular line of work.
Sachverständige: A woman with specialist knowledge for evaluating matters and giving expert opinions.

Definition in German

Frau, die beruflich oder wissenschaftlich als sachkundige Person in einem Fachgebiet gilt.

Word origin

Expertin is formed from German Experte with the feminine suffix -in, while Experte comes from Latin expertus, meaning experienced or tested.

Usage tips

  • The usual pattern for naming the field is Expertin für + area, as in Expertin für Datensicherheit.

Opposites

  • Laienwissenlay knowledgenoun
  • Laielaypersonnoun

Related words

  • Expertenwissenexpert knowledgenoun
  • Expertiseexpertisenoun

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