German Conversation · Level 171
30 words
German word
Routinier
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁutiˈni̯eː/
Meaning
- masculine nounveteran
Example
Der Routinier ist im Team sehr wichtig.
The veteran is very important on the team.
More examples
Als Routinier beantwortet er schwierige Fragen ruhig.
As a veteran, he calmly answers difficult questions.
Core concept
A long-practised specialist moves through demanding work with calm, dependable skill.
Common phrases
als Routinier
as a veteran
ein erfahrener Routinier
an experienced veteran
Similar words
Experte: A person with deep knowledge and skill who makes sound judgments in a field.
Profi: A professional who performs the work reliably to a consistent standard.
Fachmann: A practically experienced professional who handles tasks precisely and competently.
Spezialist: A person with expert knowledge and technical skill in a narrow field.
Definition in German
Routinier bezeichnet eine Person, die in einem bestimmten Bereich durch langjährige Praxis besonders routiniert und verlässlich arbeitet.
Word origin
The German noun Routinier comes through French routinier from routine and denotes a person shaped by long familiarity with a field.
Usage tips
- Unlike English veteran, Routinier usually highlights dependable experience and practiced competence, not necessarily age or military service.
Other meanings
- old handnoun
- expertnoun
Related words
- routiniertseasonedadjective
- Routinierinfemale veterannoun