noun
Vernehmer
interrogator
The German word "Vernehmer" is a noun that means "interrogator" or "examiner". It is derived from the verb "vernehmen", which means "to hear", "to interrogate", or "to examine".
- Vernehmen = to listen carefully / to question (especially in legal or official contexts)
- -er = suffix that turns a verb into a noun denoting a person who performs the action
Similar words:
- "Befrager" (questioner, surveyor)
- "Untersuchungsbeamter" (investigating officer)
- "Ermittler" (investigator)
Differences:
- Vernehmer focuses specifically on the act of questioning or interrogating, often in legal contexts.
- Befrager is more general, used for interviews or surveys.
- Ermittler and Untersuchungsbeamter emphasize the investigative role, broader than just questioning.
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Examples
Der Vernehmer stellt viele Fragen.noun
The interrogator asks many questions.
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