Szakember

Szakember is a Hungarian term meaning a person with specialized professional skills or expertise in a particular field. It is a compound of "szak" (branch of work, profession) and "ember" (person), and is commonly used to denote someone qualified to perform technical, professional, or vocational tasks.

In everyday usage, szakember can refer to a wide range of occupations, from tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers to professionals in medicine, law, engineering, information technology, and other specialized areas. The label implies a combination of training, practical experience, and often formal certification or licensing, depending on the profession and legal requirements.

Responsibilities associated with a szakember typically include applying domain knowledge to solve problems, advising clients or employers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and maintaining professional standards. The term is neutral with respect to seniority; it can describe both entry-level specialists and highly experienced experts.

Related Hungarian terms include szakértő (expert, often implying a higher level of theoretical knowledge or consultancy) and szakma (profession, trade). Equivalent words in English include specialist, professional, and expert. Use of szakember emphasizes practical competence and the capacity to perform or oversee specialized work.