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Fachmann
👨🔧 What does "der Fachmann" mean?
Der Fachmann refers to a male person who possesses special knowledge and skills in a specific field or profession. He is an Experte (expert), a Spezialist (specialist), or a Könner (master) in his area.
- Meaning 1: A person with high competence and experience in a specific area (e.g., skilled trades, science, technology).
Important: The feminine form is die Fachfrau. The neutral plural form is die Fachleute (experts/professionals).
Article rules for der, die, and das
Male characters → always masculine.
Caution: Most professions also have their feminine forms (e.g. die Polizistin). Some words can also have two forms: der/die Deutsche, der/die Kranke.
📐 Grammar in Detail: Der Fachmann
The noun Fachmann is masculine. The article is der.
Declension of "der Fachmann"
Singular
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Fachmann |
| Genitive | des | Fachmann(e)s |
| Dative | dem | Fachmann(e) |
| Accusative | den | Fachmann |
Plural
The plural of Fachmann is Fachmänner or, more commonly, Fachleute (gender-neutral). Fachmänner is used less frequently and more specifically for a group of male experts.
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Fachmänner |
| Genitive | der | Fachmänner |
| Dative | den | Fachmännern |
| Accusative | die | Fachmänner |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Fachleute |
| Genitive | der | Fachleute |
| Dative | den | Fachleuten |
| Accusative | die | Fachleute |
💡 Examples
🗣️ How to use "Fachmann"
Fachmann is used to describe someone who is considered an authority or highly competent in a specific field due to their training, experience, or knowledge.
- Context: Mostly used in professional or technical settings. It implies professionalism and reliability.
- Contrast: Unlike a Laie (layperson) or Amateur, the Fachmann has profound knowledge.
- Typical phrases: einen Fachmann hinzuziehen (to consult an expert), Arbeit vom Fachmann (work done by an expert), sich als Fachmann erweisen (to prove oneself to be an expert).
🧠 Mnemonics for Fachmann
Remembering the Article
Fachmann ends in -mann, referring to a man, which is typically masculine in German. Therefore, it's der Fachmann.
🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms for Fachmann
Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
- Experte: (Expert) Very similar, often interchangeable.
- Spezialist: (Specialist) Emphasizes focus on a narrow subfield.
- Könner: (Skilled person, master) Highlights practical ability.
- Profi: (Pro, professional) Emphasizes professional practice and payment.
- Sachverständiger: (Expert witness, official expert) Often used in legal or assessment contexts.
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
😂 A Little Joke
German: Fragt der Kunde den Handwerker: "Sind Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Fachmann sind?" Antwortet der Handwerker: "Aber sicher! Ich mache so viele Fehler, da muss ich einfach ein Fachmann sein – Laien machen die nicht so professionell!"
English: The customer asks the craftsman: "Are you sure you're an expert (Fachmann)?" The craftsman replies: "Absolutely! I make so many mistakes, I must be an expert – laypeople don't make them so professionally!"
📜 Poem about the Fachmann
German:
Wenn Not am Mann und nichts mehr geht,
ein Problem im Raume steht,
ob Technik streikt, ob Wissen fehlt,
ein Ruf genügt, der schnell erhellt.
Der Fachmann kommt, mit Plan und Sinn,
bringt Ordnung und Erfolg dahin.
Mit Kennerblick und fester Hand,
löst er den Knoten, wohlbekannt.
English Translation:
When help is needed, nothing works right,
A problem lingers, day and night,
If tech breaks down, or knowledge fails,
One call suffices, truth prevails.
The expert (Fachmann) comes, with sense and plan,
Brings order and success to man.
With knowing gaze and steady hand,
He solves the issue, throughout the land.
🧩 A Riddle for You
German:
Ich kenne mich aus, in meinem Metier,
ob Schraube locker, ob Wissen schwer.
Man ruft mich, wenn man selbst nicht weiter weiß,
für meine Kompetenz zahlt man den Preis.
Wer bin ich?
Lösung: Der Fachmann
English Translation:
I know my stuff, within my trade,
Whether screw loose, or knowledge unswayed.
I'm called when others are stuck, you see,
For my competence, you pay a fee.
Who am I?
Solution: Der Fachmann (The expert/specialist)
📌 More Details
Word Composition
The word Fachmann is a compound noun made of:
- Fach: Refers to a specific area, discipline, or field (e.g., Fachgebiet - subject area, Schulfach - school subject).
- Mann: Refers to a male person (man).
Related Terms
- die Fachfrau: (Female expert) Feminine form.
- die Fachleute: (Experts, professionals) Gender-neutral plural form (more common than Fachmänner).
- fachmännisch: (expertly, professionally) Adjective (e.g., eine fachmännische Reparatur - an expert repair).
- das Fachwissen: (Expertise, specialist knowledge) The special knowledge of an expert.
- die Fachkraft: (Skilled worker, specialist) Similar meaning, often used in the context of the job market and training.
Summary: is it der, die or das Fachmann?
The word "Fachmann" is masculine, so the correct article is der Fachmann. It refers to a male expert or specialist.