der Einwanderer, –
immigrant
The German word "Einwanderer" is a noun that means "immigrant". It is derived from two parts: "ein-" (in) and "Wanderer" (migrant or wanderer). An "Einwanderer" is someone who moves into a new country or region to live there.
Similar words in German include:
- "Immigrant": a direct cognate from English, also meaning "immigrant".
- "Zuwanderer": another term for "immigrant", often emphasizing the act of moving into the area.
- "Emigrant": which means "emigrant" (someone who leaves their own country to live in another one).
Differences:
- "Einwanderer" specifically denotes someone who enters a new country or region to reside there.
- "Immigrant" has a very similar meaning and usage to "Einwanderer".
- "Zuwanderer" is slightly broader, often referring generally to newcomers in an urban or national context.
- "Emigrant" refers to the opposite: someone who departs from their country to settle elsewhere, emphasizing the leaving rather than the arriving.
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Examples
Der Einwanderer hat ein neues Zuhause gefunden.noun
The immigrant has found a new home.
Viele Einwanderer haben Schwierigkeiten, die Sprache zu lernen.noun
Many immigrants have difficulties learning the language.
Viele Einwanderer lernen schnell die neue Sprache.noun
Many immigrants quickly learn the new language.
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