die Fachkenntnis
Translation
expertise, specialist knowledge, technical knowledge, professional knowledge
Examples
Er hat umfassende Fachkenntnisse in diesem Bereich.
He has extensive expertise in this area.
Für diese Stelle sind gute Fachkenntnisse erforderlich.
Good professional knowledge is required for this position.
Grammar Patterns
to have Fachkenntnisse ((in sth.dat)) to have expertise in sth. He has expertise in computer science.
to possess Fachkenntnisse ((über et4)) to possess expertise in sth. She possesses excellent expertise.
Similar Words
die Expertise, der Sachverstand
Etymology
From 'Fach' (subject, field) + 'Kenntnis' (knowledge). Literally 'field knowledge'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'knowledge' ('Kenntnis') you have in your professional 'field' ('Fach').