odborník

Odborník is a person who possesses specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field and is recognized for competence in that domain. The term is used in Czech and Slovak contexts to denote someone with formal training, credentials, or extensive practical experience that qualifies them to judge, advise, or speak authoritatively on a topic. Etymologically, it derives from the adjective odborný with the agent noun suffix -ík, designating a person who exercises expertise.

In everyday usage, an odborník can be consulted in professional settings, in media reports, or within organizations. Common phrases describe professionals by field, such as odborník na daně (tax expert), odborník na IT, or odborník na zdravotní péči. In journalism and policy discussions, experts are often cited or invited to provide assessments or opinions.

In legal or formal appraisal contexts, experts may prepare statements, analyses, or posudky. The term odborník is sometimes used broadly to refer to any specialist, whereas more specific terms like znalec or soudní znalec refer to expert witnesses in court proceedings. Odborníci may work in academia, industry, medicine, law, or public administration; credibility is typically supported by education, professional certification, licensing, or a proven track record.