professionell
Translation
professional
Examples
Er ist ein professioneller Fotograf.
He is a professional photographer.
Sie erledigte die Arbeit sehr professionell.
She did the work very professionally.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. He is a professional athlete.
((as a predicative adjective)) used after a linking verb like 'sein' or 'wirken'. Her work seems very professional.
((as an adverb)) modifies a verb to describe how an action is done. She solved the problem professionally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fachmännisch (expert), beruflich (vocational); Antonyms: amateurhaft (amateurish), unprofessionell (unprofessional)
Etymology
From Latin 'professio' (a public declaration), related to 'to profess'. It signifies someone who has declared a skill or trade.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word 'professional', making it very easy to remember. Just note the German spelling.