nounnoun

der Raucher, –

smoker

Eine Person, die regelmäßig Tabakprodukte wie Zigaretten oder Zigarren anzündet und den entstehenden Rauch einatmet.

Definition & meaning

A Raucher is a person who smokes tobacco, usually in the form of cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe. It refers to an individual who has the habit of smoking regularly.

In a different context, the term can also refer to a specific room, area, or carriage on a train where smoking is permitted (short for Raucherbereich or Raucherabteil).

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine noun (der Raucher). It is derived from the verb rauchen (to smoke) by adding the suffix -er, which is commonly used in German to denote a person who performs a specific action. The plural form is identical to the singular: die Raucher.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Tabakkonsument
  • Qualmer (colloquial)

Antonyms:

  • Nichtraucher

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Examples

Der Raucher steht draußen.noun

The smoker is standing outside.

Ein Raucher genießt seine Pause.noun

A smoker enjoys his break.

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