A person whose job is to systematically examine and evaluate complex data, systems, or situations in order to draw conclusions or make recommendations.
example
Der Finanzanalyst empfahl, die Aktien des Unternehmens zu verkaufen.
The financial analyst recommended selling the company's shares.
Usage tips
Word family
The word 'Analyst' (analyst) belongs to the word family of 'Analyse' (analysis) and 'analysieren' (to analyze). The ending '-yst' is typical for people who perform a certain activity.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Analyst muss komplexe Zusammenhänge schnell verstehen.
A good analyst has to understand complex connections quickly.
Grammar trap: N-declension
'Analyst' is an N-declension noun. This means that it takes the ending '-en' in all cases except the nominative singular.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe gestern mit dem Analysten gesprochen.
I spoke with the analyst yesterday.
Typical collocations
'Analyst' (analyst) is often combined with a field to describe the specialization. Common examples are Finanzanalyst (financial analyst), Datenanalyst (data analyst), or Systemanalyst (systems analyst).
EXAMPLE
Der Datenanalyst hat die Umfrageergebnisse ausgewertet.
The data analyst evaluated the survey results.
Register and style
The word 'Analyst' (analyst) is mainly used in professional and formal contexts. It refers to a specific job role.
EXAMPLE
Die Präsentation des Analysten war sehr überzeugend.
The analyst's presentation was very convincing.
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near_synonym · confusable
Analyst vs Experte
expert
'der Experte' and 'der Analyst' both refer to people who may know a lot about a topic. 'Experte' is more general: the person has a lot of knowledge in a specialist field. 'Analyst' describes the activity more specifically: the person systematically examines and evaluates data, systems, or situations. The words can be confused because analysts are often experts in their field. If examining and evaluating are the main focus, 'Analyst' is more precise; otherwise, 'Experte' often fits.
Analyst
Der Analyst prüft die Verkaufszahlen, damit die Firma besser planen kann.
The analyst checks the sales figures so the company can plan better.
Experte
Mein Kollege ist Experte für Familienrecht und hilft oft bei schwierigen Fragen.
My colleague is an expert in family law and often helps with difficult questions.