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German word
Spezialist
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃpeːtsi̯aˈlɪst/
Meaning
- masculine nounspecialist
Example
Wir haben zwei Spezialisten im Team.
We have two specialists on the team.
More examples
Vor der Operation hat ein Spezialist die Befunde geprüft.
Before the operation, a specialist checked the findings.
Core concept
A team member whose knowledge is concentrated in one defined field rather than spread across many fields.
Common phrases
mit einem Spezialisten sprechen
speak to a specialist
ein Spezialist für Herzkrankheiten
a specialist in heart disease
einen Spezialisten aufsuchen
see a specialist
Similar words
Experte: A person highly knowledgeable about a field and capable of handling its problems.
Profi: A skilled professional who does practical work to a very high standard.
Fachmann: A trained professional with expert knowledge and practical skills in a specific field.
Sachverständiger: A recognized expert qualified to give formal opinions or evaluate technical matters.
Definition in German
Jemand, der durch Ausbildung oder Erfahrung besondere Fachkenntnisse in einem bestimmten Bereich besitzt.
Word origin
German Spezialist was borrowed from French spécialiste, which goes back to Latin specialis, with -ist marking a person associated with a field or activity.
Usage tips
- Spezialist is a masculine noun with the weak pattern: der Spezialist, den Spezialisten, and die Spezialisten; the feminine form is Spezialistin.
Other meanings
- medical specialistnoun
Opposites
- Laielaypersonnoun
- Generalistgeneralistnoun
Related words
- Spezialgebietarea of specializationnoun
- Spezialisierungspecializationnoun