professionell
Translation
professional
Examples
Sie hat eine sehr professionelle Einstellung.
She has a very professional attitude.
Das wurde sehr professionell gemacht.
That was done very professionally.
Grammar Patterns
to be professional (adjective) Her attitude is very professional.
to do sth. professionally (adverb) It was done very professionally.
Similar Words
fachmännisch (expert), beruflich (occupational); Antonyms: unprofessionell (unprofessional), amateurhaft (amateurish)
Etymology
From Latin 'professio' (public declaration, occupation), related to 'profession'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'professional'. The pronunciation is also very similar.