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noun

das Metier, -s

craft · profession

Definition & meaning

The word Metier refers to a person's trade, profession, or line of work. It specifically highlights an area in which someone has expertise or a particular skill.

  1. Professional field: A person's occupation or the specific activity they are trained to do and perform regularly. For example: "Das ist nicht mein Metier" (That is not my line of work/expertise).
  2. Specialization: An activity or subject that someone is particularly good at or enjoys because it fits their skills, often referred to as "one's forte."

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das Metier). The plural is die Metiers.
  • Origin: The word is a direct loan from the French word métier, which itself comes from the Old French mestier, originating from the Latin ministerium (service, occupation, or ministry).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Beruf
  • Fach
  • Arbeitsgebiet
  • Handwerk
  • Profession
  • Steckenpferd (in the sense of a hobby/specialty)

Antonyms:

  • fachfremd (pertaining to something outside one's field)

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Examples

Er ist sehr gut in seinem Metier.noun

He is very good in his craft.

Dieses Metier erfordert viel Geschick.noun

This profession requires a lot of skill.

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