German word

Fachfrau

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaxˌfʁaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale specialist

Example

Die Fachfrauen beraten die Kunden persönlich.

The female specialists advise the customers in person.

Illustration for Fachfrau (female specialist)

More examples

Im Meeting erklärte die Fachfrau die technischen Anforderungen.

In the meeting, the female specialist explained the technical requirements.

Core concept

A female expert whose recognized skill belongs to a particular occupation or professional field.

Common phrases

  • angestellte Fachfrau

    employed female specialist

  • zuständige Fachfrau im Kundendienst

    responsible female specialist in customer service

Similar words

Fachkraft: A person with professional qualifications or abilities used in practical work.
Fachperson: A professional with specialized knowledge or skills, regardless of gender.
Expertin: A woman with deep expertise or experience who provides specialist advice.
Spezialistin: A woman professionally focused on one field and skilled in its methods.

Definition in German

eine Frau, die in einem beruflichen Bereich besondere fachliche Kompetenz besitzt und beruflich als Expertin tätig ist

Word origin

The compound combines Fach with Frau and identifies a woman through her professional expertise rather than through a specific job title.

Usage tips

  • German often uses Fachkraft as a gender-neutral alternative, while Fachfrau explicitly identifies a woman.

Other meanings

  • expertnoun
  • female professionalnoun

Opposites

  • Laielaypersonnoun
  • Generalistingeneralistnoun

Related words

  • Fachfrauenmangelshortage of female specialistsnoun

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