Gutachter

expert assessor

noun GOOT-akh-ter Rare

Also means

appraiser

Usage Note

Gutachter produces a formal expert opinion (Gutachten), often for courts, insurers or property valuations. The feminine is Gutachterin. A court-appointed one is a Sachverständiger. Used widely in Bausachverständiger and damage-assessment contexts.

Examples

"Der Gutachter schätzte den Schaden am Fahrzeug."

Natural Translation

The assessor appraised the damage to the vehicle.

Literal Translation

The assessor estimated the damage on-the vehicle.

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