der Expert
Translation
expert, specialist, pundit
Examples
Er ist ein Expert auf diesem Gebiet.
He is an expert in this field.
Wir haben einen Expert zu Rate gezogen.
We consulted an expert.
Grammar Patterns
an expert ((on/in sth.)) an expert on/in a topic He is an expert in his field.
to be regarded as an expert ((als Expert gelten)) to be regarded as an expert She is regarded as an expert on finance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: specialist, professional; Antonyms: layman, amateur, novice.
Etymology
From Latin 'expertus' (tried, tested). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'expert'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'expert' who has gained 'experience' from many 'experiments'. The German word is almost identical.