German word

Fachkraft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaxkʁaft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounskilled worker

Example

In der Fabrik arbeiten viele Fachkräfte.

Many skilled workers work in the factory.

Illustration for Fachkraft (skilled worker)

More examples

Viele Betriebe bieten Weiterbildungen an, um Fachkräfte zu fördern.

Many businesses offer further training to develop skilled workers.

Core concept

A skilled member of a workplace whose technical knowledge makes independent responsibility possible.

Common phrases

  • Mangel an Fachkräften

    shortage of skilled workers

  • qualifizierte Fachkraft

    qualified skilled worker

  • fest angestellte Fachkraft

    permanently employed skilled worker

Similar words

Facharbeiter: A skilled worker trained in a specific trade and experienced in practical work.
Arbeiter: A worker mainly performing manual labor or routine tasks.
Techniker: A technical worker responsible for operating or maintaining machinery and equipment.
Experte: A person with advanced knowledge and sound judgment in a particular field.

Definition in German

Fachkraft nennt man jemanden, der in einem Beruf fachliche Kenntnisse und Fertigkeiten erworben hat und die Tätigkeiten selbstständig ausüben kann.

Word origin

German formed Fachkraft from Fach for a professional field and Kraft for a person considered as working capacity, giving the compound its employment meaning.

Usage tips

  • In job advertisements, Fachkräfte gesucht means that qualified staff are wanted and does not necessarily imply an academic university qualification.

Other meanings

  • specialistnoun

Opposites

  • Hilfskraftauxiliary workernoun
  • Laielaypersonnoun

Related words

  • Fachkräftemangelshortage of skilled workersnoun
  • Fachkräftebedarfdemand for skilled workersnoun

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