proficient in German

proficient in German is tüchtig, befähigt, bewandert — proficient means skilled and competent, especially through practice.

proficient in German

tüchtig

adj

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

befähigt

adj

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

bewandert

adj

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

erfahren

adj

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

fähig

adj

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

geschickt

adj

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

Experte

noun

An expert.

Fachfrau

noun

An expert.

Fachmann

noun

An expert.

Meister

noun

An expert.

Meisterin

noun

An expert.

Profi

noun

An expert.

What does "proficient" mean?

adj Skilled and competent, especially through practice.
"He became proficient in three languages by the time he was twenty."

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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”.

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”.

proficient in a sentence

He became proficient in three languages by the time he was twenty.
She's proficient with most spreadsheet software.

Similar words in German

adept expert good skillful

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "proficient" in German?

"proficient" in German is tüchtig, befähigt, bewandert. proficient means: Skilled and competent, especially through practice.

How do you use "proficient" in a sentence?

Example: "He became proficient in three languages by the time he was twenty." In German, "proficient" is tüchtig, befähigt, bewandert.

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

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "proficient": tüchtig, befähigt, bewandert, erfahren, fähig, geschickt.

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