noun
experts, specialists
B1
Fachleute means 'experts' or 'specialists'. It is a plural noun (article die) used to refer to multiple professionals; singular forms are Fachmann/Fachfrau. Note common plural declension (e.g., dative den Fachleuten). Use for professional contexts; no singular form Fachleute in German.
Examples
Die Fachleute diskutierten die neuen Sicherheitsstandards.
The experts discussed the new safety standards.
Der Ausschuss änderte die Pläne, weil er dem Rat der Fachleute folgte.
The committee changed the plans because it followed the advice of the experts.
Viele Fachleute empfehlen diese Methode.
Many specialists recommend this method.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a group of specialists around a table discussing a technical problem.
Fach -> 'fact' (expert knowledge) + leute -> 'looters' (people) as a silly sound association.
Plural uses 'die' (die Fachleute) — remember the plural article die.
Notes
This noun is used only in the plural (nur im Plural). There is no singular form 'Fachleute'. | Plural-only noun; singular forms are not applicable.