geübte

Geübte is a German term that functions as both an adjective and, less commonly, as a noun. It describes someone or something that has become proficient through practice, experience, or routine. The word is formed from the verb üben (to practice) and the prefix ge-, yielding the past participle geübt, which serves as the basis for the adjective.

As an adjective, geübt describes proficiency in a range of contexts, from physical skills to cognitive abilities. Examples include geübte Bewegungen (skilled movements), geübter Atemtechnik (practiced breathing technique), oder geübte Rednerin (an accomplished or seasoned speaker). In attributive position it follows the standard German adjective declension, changing endings according to gender, number, and case (ein geübter Musiker, eine geübte Musikerin, geübte Handgriffe, geübte Aufgaben).

Geübte can also be used predicatively in sentences such as Er ist geübt im Umgang mit Kunden (He is practiced in dealing with customers) or Sie ist geübt im Lesen von Musiknotationen (She is practiced at reading musical notation).

As a noun, Geübte can refer to a person who is experienced or skilled, though this nominal use is less common and often appears in formal or descriptive contexts. The plural Geübte is used in such cases to denote a group of experienced individuals, for example Die Geübten im Team teilen ihre Erfahrungen.

Etymologically, the term reflects the German emphasis on practice as the route to competence. It is widely used in education, sports, crafts, and professional settings to denote a level of proficiency that comes from repeated action rather than innate talent.