der Teilnehmer, –
participants · participant
Eine Person, die bei einer Veranstaltung, einem Kurs oder einem Wettbewerb mitmacht.
The German word "Teilnehmer" is a compound noun consisting of "Teil" (part) and "Nehmer" (the person who takes or receives). "Nehmer" comes from the verb "nehmen" which means "to take". "Teilnehmer" translates to "participant" in English and refers to someone who takes part or is involved in something, such as an event or competition. Similar words in German include "Mitglied" (member), "Mitarbeiter" (collaborator), and "Beteiligter" (involved party).
Similar words with nuanced differences include:
- "Mitglied" refers to a person who is a member of an organization or group.
- "Mitarbeiter" typically refers to an employee or coworker engaged in a shared work effort.
- "Beteiligter" can then refer to anyone with personal interest or involvement in an affair or situation.
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Examples
Die Teilnehmer nehmen an der Konferenz teil.noun
The participants are taking part in the conference.
Viele Teilnehmer haben sich für den Kurs angemeldet.noun
Many participants have signed up for the course.
Die Teilnehmer warten auf den Beginn der Veranstaltung.noun
The participants are waiting for the start of the event.
Ein Teilnehmer meldet einen Fehler.noun
A participant reports an error.
Zu dem Seminar kommen zehn Teilnehmer.noun
Ten participants are coming to the seminar.
Viele Teilnehmer haben sich angemeldet.noun
Many participants have registered.
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