noun
expert, specialist
B1
Experte: masculine noun meaning 'expert' or 'specialist'. Commonly used for professionals or subject-matter authorities. It’s a weak masculine noun (der Experte) that takes -n in oblique cases (den/des/der Experten). Plural: Experten. No special prepositions; regular usage as a person noun.
Examples
Als Experte auf seinem Gebiet wurde er oft um Hilfe gebeten.
As a specialist in his field, he was often asked for help.
Der Vorstand befolgte den Rat eines Experten, obwohl einige Mitglieder Zweifel äußerten.
The board followed the advice of an expert, although some members expressed doubts.
Wir haben einen Experten zu diesem Thema befragt.
We consulted an expert on this topic.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone with a badge labeled 'EXP' giving advice.
Think 'expert' in English — the words look and sound similar.
Always 'der' — imagine a male expert as a quick anchor ('der Experte').
Notes
Plural often follows weak noun pattern: 'der Experte' → 'die Experten'. In formal contexts, 'Expertin' is used for female specialists.