expertise
das Fachwissen
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expertise
Detailed and specialized knowledge in a particular field, acquired through training, study, or professional experience.
Für diese Position ist umfangreiches Fachwissen im Bereich der Softwareentwicklung erforderlich.
Extensive expertise in software development is required for this position.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Fachwissens |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Fachwissen | – |
| accusative | das Fachwissen | – |
| dative | dem Fachwissen | – |
| genitive | des Fachwissens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Fach' (specialist field) and 'Wissen' (knowledge). So it literally means 'knowledge in a specialist field.'
Ein guter Arzt braucht nicht nur medizinisches Fachwissen, sondern auch Empathie.
A good doctor needs not only medical expertise but also empathy.
'Fachwissen' (expertise) is often used with verbs like 'besitzen' (to possess / to have), 'erfordern' (to require), or 'vertiefen' (to deepen). Typical adjectives are 'umfangreich' (extensive), 'spezifisch' (specific), or 'tiefgehend' (in-depth).
Der neue Mitarbeiter besitzt tiefgehendes Fachwissen.
The new employee has in-depth expertise.
This word belongs to formal language and is often used in professional or academic contexts, for example in job advertisements or on a résumé.
Bewerber müssen ihr Fachwissen in einem Test nachweisen.
Applicants must demonstrate their expertise in a test.
expertise
Expertise and Fachwissen both refer to acquired knowledge in a particular field. Expertise additionally emphasizes comprehensive competence and special skills. Fachwissen refers more specifically to the specialized knowledge itself, without this strong assessment of overall competence.
Durch ihre Ausbildung besitzt sie das nötige Fachwissen in der Steuerberatung.
Through her training, she has the necessary specialist knowledge in tax consulting.
Dank ihrer langjährigen Erfahrung besitzt sie große Expertise in der Steuerberatung.
Thanks to her many years of experience, she has extensive expertise in tax consulting.
