German word

Betrachter

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈtʁaxtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounviewer

Example

Viele Betrachter standen vor dem Gemälde und diskutierten.

Many viewers stood in front of the painting and discussed it.

Illustration for Betrachter (viewer)

More examples

Ein einzelner Betrachter verlor sich in den feinen Details des Gemäldes.

A single viewer became absorbed in the fine details of the painting.

Core concept

A person stands before a painting, notices its details, and forms an impression or judgment.

Common phrases

  • zahlreiche Betrachter

    numerous viewers

  • kritische Betrachter

    critical viewers

  • Betrachter der Ausstellung

    viewers of the exhibition

Similar words

Zuschauer: A person watching a performance, broadcast, or other event.
Beobachter: A person who watches events carefully to gather information.

Definition in German

Jemand, der etwas genau anschaut und aus dem Gesehenen Eindrücke oder Urteile bildet.

Word origin

Betrachter is formed from the verb betrachten with the agent suffix -er, naming a person who looks at or considers something.

Usage tips

  • Betrachter is masculine, and its plural is also Betrachter, while Zuschauer more often denotes a spectator watching an event or performance.

Other meanings

  • spectatornoun
  • observernoun

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