die Fachlichkeit
Translation
expertise, professionalism, technical competence, specialist knowledge
Examples
Die Fachlichkeit des Berichts wurde gelobt.
The expertise of the report was praised.
Ihm fehlt die nötige Fachlichkeit für diesen Job.
He lacks the necessary professionalism for this job.
Grammar Patterns
the Fachlichkeit of sb./sth. the expertise of sb./sth. The expertise of the team is impressive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kompetenz (competence), Expertise (expertise), Sachverstand (know-how); Antonyms: Dilettantismus (amateurism)
Etymology
From 'Fach' (specialist field/subject) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly' or '-al') + '-keit' (noun suffix, like '-ness' or '-ity'). Literally 'specialist-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'quality' or '-ness' ('-keit') of being an expert in a specific 'Fach' (field).