German word

Anhänger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌhɛŋɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsupporter

Example

Viele Anhänger kamen zur Kundgebung.

Many supporters came to the rally.

Illustration for Anhänger (supporter)

More examples

Er ist ein großer Anhänger der Mannschaft.

He is a great supporter of the team.

Core concept

A person stays attached to a cause or leader, while an attached object can also be a trailer or a hanging ornament.

Common phrases

  • Anhänger der Mannschaft

    supporters of the team

  • zahlreiche Anhänger

    numerous supporters

  • Anhänger auf Facebook

    supporters on Facebook

Similar words

Unterstützer: A person who offers practical assistance or works together with someone or a group.
Fan: A passionate admirer who cheers for a performer, athlete, or team.
Sympathisant: A person who supports a cause or belief because it appeals to them.
Mitglied: A person officially enrolled in an organization or group.

Definition in German

Person oder Gruppe, die aus Überzeugung eine Partei, Idee oder Person unterstützt

Word origin

Anhänger derives from the verb anhängen, built from an plus hängen, with -er forming a noun for a person or thing that hangs on or is attached.

Usage tips

  • In political or religious contexts, Anhänger often suggests committed support, whereas Fan can sound more casual for sports, music, or entertainment.

Other meanings

  • fannoun
  • trailernoun
  • pendantnoun
  • followernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Anhängerinfemale supporternoun
  • Anhängerschaftsupporter basenoun
  • anhängenattachverb

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