adjective

geübt

skilled · practised

Jemand hat viel Erfahrung mit einer Sache und kann sie sicher und gut machen.

The German word "geübt" is the past participle of the verb "üben", which means to practice or to train.

  • üben = to practice, to train

As an adjective, "geübt" means skilled, experienced, or practiced, describing someone who has performed a lot of practice and gained proficiency.

Similar words:

  • erfahren (experienced)
  • versiert (proficient, skilled)
  • kompetent (competent)

Differences:

  • geübt emphasizes skill through practice.
  • erfahren highlights general experience, often through life or work.
  • versiert implies special expertise or mastery.
  • kompetent refers more broadly to capability or qualification.

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Examples

Sie ist sehr geübt im Klavierspielen.adjective

She is very skilled at playing the piano.

Die geübten Tänzer zeigten eine tolle Vorstellung.adjective

The skilled dancers gave a great performance.

Nach ein paar Wochen Training war ich im Umgang mit dem neuen Programm schon ziemlich geübt.adjective

After a few weeks of training, I was already quite practised in using the new program.

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