erfahren
Translation
experienced, skilled, seasoned
Examples
Er ist ein erfahrener Arzt.
He is an experienced doctor.
Sie ist sehr erfahren in ihrem Beruf.
She is very experienced in her profession.
Grammar Patterns
erfahren sein to be experienced The pilot is very experienced.
erfahren in+3 to be experienced in sth. She is experienced in dealing with customers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kompetent (competent), routiniert (practised); Antonyms: unerfahren (inexperienced)
Etymology
Derived from the past participle of the verb 'erfahren' (to experience, to learn). So, it means 'one who has experienced'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'fahren' (to drive, to go). Someone who has 'driven through' ('er-fahren') many situations is 'erfahren' (experienced).