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der Analyst, -en

analyst

Definition & meaning

The German word der Analyst refers to a person who performs analysis. Its primary meanings include:

  1. Professional/Expert: A person who systematically examines data, facts, or complex situations to reach conclusions or provide recommendations (e.g., a financial analyst or a market analyst).
  2. Psychology: A psychoanalyst, which is a therapist who uses the method of psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious mind of a patient.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Gender: Masculine (der).
  • Plural: die Analysten.
  • Feminine form: die Analystin, -nen.
  • Origin: The word is derived from the Greek analytēs ("one who resolves/loosens"), based on the verb analyein ("to break up" or "to analyze"). It entered the German language through French (analyste) and Latin.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • der Experte (expert)
  • der Sachverständige (expert/specialist)
  • der Prüfer (examiner/auditor)
  • der Psychotherapeut (in the context of psychoanalysis)

Antonyms:

  • der Laie (layman/amateur)
  • der Dilettant (dilettante)

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Examples

Der Analyst prüft die aktuellen Marktdaten.noun

The analyst examines the current market data.

Die Analysten präsentierten gestern ihren ausführlichen Bericht.noun

The analysts presented their detailed report yesterday.

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