English–German
“stranger” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁɛmdə/
Example
Die Fremde fragt nach dem Weg.
The stranger asks for directions.
How to say “stranger” in German
“Stranger” in German is Fremde.
Someone unknown who remains outside a group, community, or place familiar to the speaker.
Example sentences with Fremde
Am Bahnhof kam er mit einer Fremden ins Gespräch.
At the station, he got into conversation with a female stranger.
Tips for using Fremde
- In der Fremde uses Fremde for a foreign or unfamiliar place rather than a stranger, so the surrounding context determines the meaning.
Other German words for “stranger”
Ich habe gestern einen Unbekannten auf der Party getroffen.
I met a stranger at the party yesterday.