fachlich
Translation
professional, technical, specialized, subject-specific
Examples
Er hat große fachliche Kompetenz.
He has great professional competence.
Das ist eine rein fachliche Frage.
That is a purely technical question.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) professional/technical ... a fachliche Diskussion (professional discussion)
Similar Words
Synonyms: professional, technical; Antonyms: amateurish (laienhaft), general (allgemein)
Etymology
From 'Fach' (subject, field) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, similar to '-al' or '-ly'). It means 'relating to a specific subject'.
Memory Tips
'Fach' can also mean a compartment or shelf. Imagine knowledge that is specific to one 'compartment' or field of study.