German word

fachlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaxlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprofessional

Example

Sie hat fachliche Erfahrung in diesem Bereich.

She has professional experience in this field.

Illustration for fachlich (professional)

More examples

Das Team diskutierte die fachlichen Aspekte des Vorhabens.

The team discussed the technical aspects of the project.

Core concept

A focused lens trained on one subject area, bringing specialized knowledge and judgment into view.

Common phrases

  • fachliche Kenntnisse

    specialized knowledge

  • fachliche Kompetenz

    specialized competence

  • fachliche Fragen

    technical questions

Similar words

beruflich: Related to a job, occupation, or workplace.
fachspezifisch: Specific to a particular field of study or profession.
sachlich: Focused on facts and key points rather than emotions.
praxisnah: Closely connected to practical work and useful in real situations.

Definition in German

Auf ein bestimmtes Fachgebiet bezogen; beschreibt Kenntnisse, Urteile oder Tätigkeiten, die spezielles Fachwissen erfordern.

Word origin

Fachlich is formed from German Fach, meaning a subject area or field, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Fachlich usually means subject-specific or technical, while beruflich more directly means related to one's job or profession.

Other meanings

  • professionallyadverb
  • specializedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Fachwissenspecialized knowledgenoun
  • Fachlichkeittechnical expertisenoun
  • Fachkompetenzprofessional competencenoun

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