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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.
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 have to do with strong knowledge in a particular field. 'Fachwissen' mainly means the knowledge itself, for example in medicine, technology, or law. 'Expertise' sounds somewhat more formal and often emphasizes that someone can apply and judge with this knowledge confidently. Learners may confuse the words because both stand for competence. In everyday language, 'Fachwissen' is often more natural; in professional or official texts, 'Expertise' is often a better fit.
Mein Bruder hat sein Fachwissen im Gespräch mit der Kollegin gut erklärt.
My brother explained his specialist knowledge well in the conversation with his colleague.
Für dieses Projekt brauchen wir die Expertise einer erfahrenen Ingenieurin.
For this project, we need the expertise of an experienced engineer.