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How do you say "interpreter" in German?
der Dolmetscher
In German, "interpreter" is der Dolmetscher.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'dol-MET-cher', stress on the second syllable, with 'sch' making a 'sh' sound.
Grammar notes
der Dolmetscher is masculine. Plural: der Dolmetscher.
Example sentence
Ein Dolmetscher half den beiden Anführern beim Gespräch.
An interpreter helped the two leaders talk.
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How to remember der Dolmetscher
Der Dolmetscher has no English cousin, so picture someone doling out meaning quickly between two speakers to remember 'dol-metsch'.
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Questions about der Dolmetscher
How do you say "interpreter" in German?
In German, "interpreter" is der Dolmetscher. It is a noun.
Is der Dolmetscher masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Dolmetscher is masculine. Plural: der Dolmetscher.
How is der Dolmetscher used in a sentence?
Use der Dolmetscher as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Dolmetscher half den beiden Anführern beim Gespräch. (An interpreter helped the two leaders talk.).
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