Fachidiot
derNounA person who knows a lot in their field but nothing else.
English translations
- 01
specialist, know-it-all, smart aleck
- 02
specialist
- 03
know-it-all
- 04
smart aleck
Word details
- German meaning
- Jemand, der in einem bestimmten Fachgebiet sehr kompetent ist, aber wenig oder kein Wissen in anderen Bereichen hat.
- English meaning
- Subject matter expert
- Synonym
- Experte, Spezialist
- German example
- Er ist ein Fachidiot auf dem Gebiet der Quantenphysik.
- English example
- He is a subject matter expert in the field of quantum physics.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Fachidiot
- Plural Form
- die Fachidioten
Related words
- Fachidiotismus
expertise
- Fachidiotismus
specialized knowledge
- Fachidiotismus
technical jargon
- Fachidiotismus
Fachidiotismus describes the excessive specialization in a particular field, which leads to a lack of general knowledge and a limited perspective.
- Geek
Geek
Example sentences with “Fachidiot”
Sei kein Fachidiot, schau auch mal über den Tellerrand! (Don't be narrow-minded, look outside the box too!)
Frequently asked questions
Is Fachidiot offensive?
Yes, it is quite derogatory.