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“inventor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈfɪndɐ/

Example

Der Erfinder erklärte seine Idee.

The inventor explained his idea.

Illustration for Erfinder (inventor)

How to say “inventor” in German

“Inventor” in German is Erfinder.

A person at a workbench turns an original idea into a working device or practical method.

Full entry for Erfinder: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Erfinder

Der Erfinder präsentierte seinen Prototyp auf der Messe.

The inventor presented his prototype at the trade fair.

Tips for using Erfinder

  • "Erfinder" commonly refers to the person credited with a new invention, while "Entwickler" usually refers to someone who develops or improves it.

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