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to specialize in
To acquire special knowledge and skills in a particular subject area, activity, or field and focus on it.
Der Anwalt hat sich auf internationales Steuerrecht spezialisiert.
The lawyer has specialized in international tax law.
'Spezialisieren' (to specialize) is a reflexive verb and is always used with 'sich'. It requires the fixed preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative.
Die Ärztin hat sich auf die Behandlung von Kindern spezialisiert.
The doctor has specialized in treating children.
The verb 'spezialisieren' (to specialize) is closely related to the adjective 'speziell' (special) and the noun 'der Spezialist' (the specialist). All of these words refer to a particular field of expertise.
Er ist Spezialist für alte Uhren und hat sich schon früh darauf spezialisiert.
He is a specialist in old watches and specialized in them early on.
This verb is often used in professional or academic contexts. People typically specialize in 'ein Gebiet' (a field), 'einen Bereich' (an area), 'ein Fach' (a subject), or 'ein Thema' (a topic).
Unser Unternehmen hat sich auf den Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien spezialisiert.
Our company has specialized in the field of renewable energies.
to collect / gather
Sich sammeln means organizing your thoughts and regaining concentration before or after a stressful situation. Sich spezialisieren, by contrast, means focusing on a particular field over the long term and acquiring special skills in it.
Für ihre berufliche Zukunft spezialisiert sich Nora auf Steuerrecht.
Nora is specializing in tax law for her future career.
Vor der schwierigen Prüfung sammelt sich Nora einen Moment.
Nora takes a moment to collect herself before the difficult exam.
