amateur in German

amateur in German is amateurhaft, Laie, Laiin — amateur means someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

amateur in German

amateurhaft

adj

Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

Laie

noun

Laiin

noun

Liebhaber

noun

Amateur

noun

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

Amateurin

noun

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

Dilettant

noun

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

Stümper

noun

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

What does "amateur" mean?

noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
"My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun."
noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
"I'm a complete amateur at cooking, so please be patient with me."
adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.
"The amateur choir performs at the village hall every spring."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

amateur in a sentence

My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun.
She's a serious amateur photographer who sells prints on the side.
I'm a complete amateur at cooking, so please be patient with me.
Don't ask me to fix the sink, because I'm just an amateur.

Similar words in German

amateurish beginner dabbler dilettante hobbyist nonprofessional novice unpaid

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "amateur" in German?

"amateur" in German is amateurhaft, Laie, Laiin. amateur means: Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

How do you use "amateur" in a sentence?

Example: "My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun." In German, "amateur" is amateurhaft, Laie, Laiin.

Are there other ways to say "amateur" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "amateur": amateurhaft, Laie, Laiin, Liebhaber, Amateur, Amateurin.

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