der Veteran
Translation
veteran, old hand, ex-serviceman
Examples
Der Veteran erzählte von seinen Kriegserlebnissen.
The veteran told of his war experiences.
Er ist ein Veteran auf seinem Fachgebiet.
He is a veteran in his field.
Grammar Patterns
to be a veteran (of sth.) He is a veteran in his field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, old hand; Antonyms: novice, beginner, rookie
Etymology
From Latin 'vetus' (old). It refers to an 'old' person with long experience.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English 'veteran'. Think of a war veteran or a veteran of a particular field.