German Conversation · Level 189
29 words
German word
Sachverständige
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaxfɛɐ̯ˌʃtɛndɪgə/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)expert
Example
Der Sachverständige erklärte den Schaden.
The expert explained the damage.
More examples
Der Sachverständige sagte vor Gericht aus.
The expert testified in court.
Core concept
A qualified specialist examines evidence and gives an impartial professional assessment.
Common phrases
Sachverständige vor Gericht aussagen
expert testify in court
Sachverständige geben Auskunft
Experts provide information
Similar words
Gutachter: A specialist who assesses accidents or damage and prepares written reports.
Experte: A person with deep knowledge in a field who can offer advice and make judgments.
Sachkundiger: A person who makes technical judgments based on practical knowledge and experience.
Fachmann: A skilled professional who performs work accurately through practical experience.
Definition in German
Ein Fachmann oder eine Fachfrau, der/die aufgrund fachlicher Kenntnisse eine neutrale Bewertung oder ein Gutachten abgibt.
Word origin
The noun combines Sach- from Sache, meaning a matter or case, with verständig, meaning understanding or sensible, and nominalizes the adjective for a person.
Usage tips
- As a nominalized adjective, its ending changes: der Sachverständige, ein Sachverständiger, die Sachverständige, and die Sachverständigen.
Other meanings
- appraisernoun
Opposites
- Laielaypersonnoun
Related words
- Sachverständigenlistelist of expertsnoun
- Sachverständigengutachtenexpert reportnoun