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expertise
Extensive and detailed knowledge as well as practical experience in a particular field. It describes the competence to assess and understand complex matters.
Die Restaurierung des alten Gemäldes erfordert großen künstlerischen und technischen Sachverstand.
The restoration of the old painting requires great artistic and technical expertise.
'Sachverstand' (expertise) is a compound noun made up of 'Sache' (thing/matter) and 'Verstand' (understanding/intellect). It literally means 'understanding of a matter' and therefore very aptly describes the ability to understand a topic in depth.
Für diese komplexe Analyse braucht man viel Sachverstand.
This complex analysis requires a lot of expertise.
This noun is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Typical phrases are 'großen/viel Sachverstand haben' (to have great/a lot of expertise), 'Sachverstand beweisen' (to demonstrate expertise), or doing something 'mit Sachverstand' (with expertise).
Der Experte hat bei der Konferenz seinen großen Sachverstand bewiesen.
The expert demonstrated his great expertise at the conference.
'Sachverstand' (expertise) is a rather formal word. You often find it in professional contexts, in references, expert reports, or discussions about specialized topics.
Dem Bewerber fehlt es leider an technischem Sachverstand.
Unfortunately, the applicant lacks technical expertise.
expertise
Expertise and Sachverstand both refer to comprehensive professional competence. Expertise places more emphasis on a specialized field of knowledge and special skills, while Sachverstand emphasizes the ability to understand and assess a difficult matter with expert judgment. Expertise is appropriate for a field of specialization; Sachverstand can also be used for a specific assessment.
Für die Beurteilung des Schadens war sein Sachverstand besonders wichtig.
His expert judgment was particularly important in assessing the damage.
Die Firma hat wegen ihrer Expertise im Umweltschutz einen guten Ruf.
The company has a good reputation because of its expertise in environmental protection.
