die Fachkraft
Translation
skilled worker, specialist, professional
Examples
Deutschland braucht mehr Fachkräfte.
Germany needs more skilled workers.
Die Firma arbeitet mit vielen Fachkräften.
The company works with many skilled workers.
Sie ist eine gefragte Fachkraft in ihrem Bereich.
She is a sought-after specialist in her field.
Grammar Patterns
shortage of ((sb.)) a shortage of skilled workers There is a shortage of skilled workers.
Similar Words
Spezialist (specialist), Experte (expert); Antonyms: Laie (layman), ungelernte Kraft (unskilled worker)
Etymology
From 'Fach' (specialty, field) + 'Kraft' (force, worker). Literally a 'specialty worker'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone with the 'Kraft' (power/skill) in a specific 'Fach' (subject/field).