German Conversation · Level 75
59 words
German word
Historiker
Pronunciation
IPA/hɪsˈtoːʁɪkɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounhistorian
Example
Der Historiker schreibt ein Buch.
The historian is writing a book.
More examples
Als Historiker ist er oft in Archiven unterwegs.
As a historian, he often works in archives.
Core concept
A careful investigator follows old evidence like a trail, then explains how past events fit together.
Common phrases
als Historiker tätig sein
be employed as a historian
bekannter Historiker
well-known historian
Similar words
Geschichtslehrer: A teacher who gives history lessons to students in a school setting.
Archäologe: A researcher who examines ancient remains and artifacts to understand earlier life.
Archivar: A specialist who preserves and organizes historical documents for later use.
Autor: A writer who publicly shares information or stories through books and articles.
Definition in German
Wissenschaftler oder Forscher der Geschichte, der Quellen analysiert und historische Zusammenhänge darstellt.
Word origin
The German noun Historiker developed from the Latin-based word historicus in a learned formation for a specialist in history.
Usage tips
- Historiker has weak masculine declension: der Historiker, des Historikers, and den Historiker.
Related words
- Historikerinwoman historiannoun
- historischhistoricaladjective