seasoned
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seasoned
Experienced, well-established, and confident and respected in a particular role or field.
Sie ist eine gestandene Schauspielerin und spielt seit dreißig Jahren Theater.
She is a seasoned actress and has been performing on stage for thirty years.
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'Gestanden' (seasoned) in this meaning usually comes directly before a term for a person. So learn it in the pattern 'ein gestandener …' (a seasoned …) or 'eine gestandene …' (a seasoned …), rather than as an isolated quality after 'sein' (to be).
Für diese Aufgabe suchen wir eine gestandene Fachkraft.
We are looking for a seasoned professional for this task.
Common collocations include 'ein gestandener Mann' (a seasoned man), 'eine gestandene Frau' (a seasoned woman), and 'ein gestandener Profi' (a seasoned professional). With job titles, the adjective emphasizes the person's practical experience.
Als gestandener Journalist weiß er, welche Fragen er stellen muss.
As a seasoned journalist, he knows which questions to ask.
Putting 'selbst' (even) or 'sogar' (even) before a term for a person used with 'gestanden' (seasoned) often emphasizes a surprising reaction or difficulty. The person's experience would normally lead you to expect them to be able to handle the situation.
Selbst gestandene Profis werden vor einem so wichtigen Auftritt nervös.
Even seasoned professionals get nervous before such an important performance.
tried and tested
Both words can describe an experienced, respected person. “Bewährt” emphasizes the reliability they have shown over time. “Gestanden” focuses more on their confidence and standing in their role. These qualities overlap; the choice of word mainly changes the emphasis.
Als gestandene Ärztin ist sie bei schwierigen Behandlungen sicher und im Team anerkannt.
As a seasoned doctor, she is confident when handling difficult treatments and respected within the team.
Als bewährte Ärztin hat sie sich bei schwierigen Behandlungen immer wieder als zuverlässig erwiesen.
As a doctor with a proven track record, she has repeatedly shown herself to be reliable when handling difficult treatments.
