literate

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die lesen und schreiben kann, oder jemanden, der gebildet und auf einem bestimmten Gebiet sachkundig ist.

Describes someone who is able to read and write, or someone who is well-educated or knowledgeable in a particular field.

1. Able to read and writeB1formal

   Having the ability to read and write in a language.

   Lesen und Schreiben können

   • The program aims to make all children literate by age ten.
   • She is literate in both English and Spanish.
   • Being literate is essential for modern life.

   Synonymelettered

   Antonymeilliterate

2. Versed in literatureB2formal

   Having a deep knowledge of literature; well-read in literary works.

   Belesen

   • He is a highly literate person who enjoys classic novels.
   • The professor is literate in Shakespearean drama.
   • She comes from a literate family that values books.

   Synonymebookishcultivatedculturederuditelearnedletteredscholarly

3. Knowledgeable in a fieldB2formal

   Having knowledge or competence in a particular area or subject.

   Bewandert in einem Gebiet

   • She is computer literate and can code in several languages.
   • He is financially literate and manages his investments well.
   • The candidate is politically literate and understands current issues.

   Synonymeconversanteducatedexpertknowledgeableproficientskilledsophisticatedversed

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die lesen und schreiben kann. Im weiteren Sinne auch eine gebildete oder belesene Person.

A noun referring to a person who is able to read and write.

1. A person who can read and writeB1formal

   An individual who has the ability to read and write proficiently.

   Analphabet

   • The program aims to help every adult become a literate.
   • In ancient times, literates were highly respected in society.
   • The census counted the number of literates in the region.

   Antonymeanalphabetilliteratenonreader