German word

fachkundig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaxˌkʊndɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveskilled

Example

Er ist fachkundiger als sein Kollege.

He is more skilled than his colleague.

Illustration for fachkundig (skilled)

More examples

Die Reparatur wurde auf fachkundige Weise durchgeführt.

The repair was carried out in an expert manner.

Core concept

A capable specialist applying practical skill and deep subject knowledge to a task.

Common phrases

  • auf fachkundige Weise

    in an expert manner

  • fachkundige Hilfe

    expert help

  • eine fachkundige Untersuchung

    an expert examination

Similar words

erfahren: Having developed skill and knowledge through substantial practical experience.
kompetent: Having the knowledge and judgment needed to perform a task effectively.
sachkundig: Having accurate and reliable knowledge of a particular subject.
versiert: Highly skilled and dexterous in a particular technique or field.

Definition in German

Durch praktische Erfahrung und spezielles Wissen in einem Fachgebiet sicher und kompetent handelnd.

Word origin

Fachkundig is a compound of Fach, meaning a specialized field, and kundig, meaning knowledgeable or versed in something.

Usage tips

  • Fachkundig is more formal than erfahren and commonly describes professional expertise, as in fachkundige Beratung.

Other meanings

  • experiencedadjective
  • knowledgeableadjective

Opposites

  • laienhaftamateurishadjective

Related words

  • Fachkundigkeitexpertisenoun

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