der Crack
Translation
expert, ace, pro, whiz
Examples
Er ist ein echter Crack in Mathematik.
He is a real ace in mathematics.
Die Firma sucht IT-Cracks.
The company is looking for IT experts.
Grammar Patterns
a crack ((in sth.)) an expert in sth. She is a crack in programming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Experte (expert), Ass (ace), Profi (pro)
Etymology
From English 'crack', as in 'a crack shot', meaning highly skilled.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who can 'crack' any problem or code; they are an expert or an 'ace'.