German word

geübt

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈyːpt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexperienced

Example

Er ist ein geübter Redner.

He is an experienced speaker.

Illustration for geübt (experienced)

More examples

Er ist geübt in der Aussprache schwieriger Laute.

He is skilled at pronouncing difficult sounds.

Core concept

A craftsperson handles a demanding task with practiced ease.

Common phrases

  • ein geübter Handwerker

    a skilled craftsman

  • geübt mit technischen Geräten

    skilled with technical equipment

  • geübt in der Aussprache

    skilled at pronunciation

Similar words

routiniert: Able to perform tasks calmly and reliably through repeated practice.
erfahren: Skilled and perceptive from extensive personal experience.
gekonnt: Carried out skillfully using an effective technique.

Definition in German

Durch Übung erworbene Gewandtheit oder Routine bei einer Tätigkeit.

Word origin

The adjective geübt comes from the past participle of üben and retains the idea of ability formed by repeated practice.

Usage tips

  • Geübt can also describe a practiced or rehearsed action, as in eine geübte Bewegung, not only a person's skill.

Other meanings

  • skilledadjective

Opposites

  • ungeübtunskilledadjective
  • unerfahreninexperiencedadjective

Related words

  • Übungexercisenoun
  • Übungsraumrehearsal roomnoun

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