Amateur Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Amateur" is mainly used as noun meaning "amateur", "non-professional" or "hobbyist". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Amateur"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Amateur
  • Plural: die Amateure

Meanings of "Amateur" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A person doing an activity for pleasure, not professionally"

"Amateur", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist ein Amateur im Schach, spielt aber sehr gut.He is an amateur in chess, but plays very well.
  2. Viele Amateure nehmen an dem Wettbewerb teil.Many amateurs participate in the competition.
  3. Als Amateur hat sie keine professionelle Ausbildung.As an amateur, she has no professional training.

2.) "Done in a non-professional or inexperienced way"

"Amateur", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine amateurhafte Arbeit wurde kritisiert.His amateurish work was criticized.
  2. Das amateurhafte Video war dennoch beliebt.The amateurish video was popular nonetheless.
  3. Die amateurhafte Herangehensweise führte zu Fehlern.The amateurish approach led to errors.
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