der Gelernte
Translation
skilled worker, trained person, journeyman
Examples
Er ist ein gelernter Tischler.
He is a trained carpenter.
Die Firma stellt nur Gelernte ein.
The company only hires skilled workers.
Grammar Patterns
a trained ((profession)) a trained (profession) He is a trained baker.
the skilled worker the skilled worker The skilled worker is repairing the machine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Facharbeiter (specialist worker), die Fachkraft (skilled professional); Antonyms: der Ungelernte (unskilled worker)
Etymology
A nominalized past participle of 'lernen' (to learn). It literally means 'a learned one'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'gelernt' (learned) + '-er' (person suffix). It's someone who has 'learned' a trade.