spezialisieren
Translation
to specialize
Examples
Er spezialisiert sich auf deutsches Recht.
He is specializing in German law.
Die Firma hat sich auf Software spezialisiert.
The company has specialized in software.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((auf+4)) to specialize in (sth.) The doctor specializes in surgery.
Similar Words
sich konzentrieren auf (to concentrate on), sich widmen (to dedicate oneself to)
Etymology
From 'spezial' (special) and the verbal suffix '-isieren' (to make/become). Ultimately from Latin 'species' (kind).
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'specialize'. The key is to remember the reflexive pronoun 'sich' and the preposition 'auf'.