der Routinier
Translation
veteran, old hand, experienced person
Examples
Der Chirurg ist ein Routinier auf seinem Gebiet.
The surgeon is a veteran in his field.
Als Routinier kennt er alle Tricks des Berufs.
As an old hand, he knows all the tricks of the trade.
Grammar Patterns
to be a veteran j-d ist ein Routinier He is a veteran in his job.
Similar Words
Experte (expert), Kenner (connoisseur), Veteran; Antonyms: Anfänger (beginner), Neuling (newcomer)
Etymology
From French 'routinier', related to 'Routine'. It describes someone for whom a task has become routine due to experience.
Memory Tips
A 'Routinier' is someone who has so much 'routine' that they are an expert.