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der Vermittler, –

broker · mediator

Eine Person, die zwei Seiten hilft, miteinander in Kontakt zu kommen und eine gemeinsame Lösung zu finden.

Definition & meaning

The term "Vermittler" refers to a person or an organization that acts as an intermediary or a go-between for two or more parties. Depending on the context, it can have several specific meanings:

  1. Conflict Resolution: In a legal or social context, a "Vermittler" is a neutral third party (mediator) who helps individuals or groups resolve a dispute or reach a compromise.
  2. Business and Trade: In commercial settings, it refers to an agent or broker who facilitates a transaction between a buyer and a seller without being one of the main contracting parties.
  3. Information and Knowledge: It can also describe someone who conveys or passes on knowledge, ideas, or values to others, acting as a bridge between the source and the recipient.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine noun. Its plural form remains the same: "die Vermittler". The female equivalent is "die Vermittlerin".

It is derived from the German verb "vermitteln", which means to mediate or to convey. This verb is built upon the word "Mitte", meaning "middle" or "center." Literally, a "Vermittler" is someone who places themselves in the middle of two sides to create a connection. The suffix "-er" is a common German agent noun suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specific action.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Mediator: Specifically used for someone resolving conflicts.
  • Makler: Used primarily in real estate or insurance contexts (broker).
  • Agent: A general term for a representative or agent.
  • Unterhändler: A negotiator, often used in political or diplomatic contexts.
  • Zwischenhändler: A middleman in a supply chain or trade.

Antonyms:

  • Gegenspieler: An opponent or antagonist.
  • Kontrahent: An opposing party in a conflict or a contract partner.
  • Verweigerer: Someone who refuses to cooperate or communicate, thus the opposite of someone facilitating a connection.

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Examples

Der Vermittler bringt Käufer und Verkäufer zusammen.noun

The broker brings buyers and sellers together.

Ein Vermittler hilft bei der Lösung von Konflikten.noun

A mediator helps with the resolution of conflicts.

Die Vermittler erhielten eine Provision für den Vertrag.noun

The brokers received a commission for the contract.

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