die Fachkraft
Translation
skilled worker, specialist, expert
Examples
Wir suchen eine neue Fachkraft.
We are looking for a new skilled worker.
Es gibt einen Mangel an Fachkräften in Deutschland.
There is a shortage of skilled workers in Germany.
Grammar Patterns
a Fachkraft for sth. to be a specialist for sth. She is a specialist for IT.
to work as a Fachkraft to work as a skilled professional He works as a skilled professional in the industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spezialist, Experte; Antonyms: Hilfskraft (unskilled worker), Laie (layperson)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (specialty, field) and 'Kraft' (force, power, here: person/worker). Literally a 'specialty worker'.
Memory Tips
Think of a person with 'craft' (Kraft) in a specific 'field' (Fach).