noun
professional, pro, expert
B1
Profi: masculine noun meaning 'professional', 'pro' or 'expert'. Refers to someone skilled or working professionally; plural Profis. Article der. Common in informal and formal contexts. Regular declension (genitive des Profis). No special prepositions or auxiliary verbs. Often used in sports, work, and skill contexts.
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Er ist ein Profi im Fußball.
He's a pro at football.
Obwohl er kein Profi war, gewann der junge Handwerker den Wettbewerb, weil er sehr sorgfältig arbeitete.
Although he wasn't a professional, the young craftsman won the competition because he worked very carefully.
Er ist ein Profi auf seinem Gebiet.
He is a professional in his field.
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Picture someone wearing a 'Pro' badge or holding a trophy
Profi → sounds like 'pro + fee' (pro = professional)
der = male; think 'der Profi' as 'the pro (male)'
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Informal term used for someone who is a professional or highly skilled. Plural is Profis.