German word

Taucher

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʊ̯xɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiver

Example

Der Taucher überprüft seine Ausrüstung.

The diver checks his equipment.

Illustration for Taucher (diver)

More examples

Der Taucher dokumentiert die Meeresfauna mit einer Unterwasserkamera.

The diver documents marine life with an underwater camera.

Core concept

A person immersed below the surface, with breathing equipment or without it, carrying out a task in the water.

Common phrases

  • professioneller Taucher

    professional diver

  • Tiefseetaucher

    deep-sea diver

  • Rettungstaucher

    rescue diver

Similar words

Gerätetaucher: A diver who uses breathing equipment such as an air tank.
Schnorchler: A person who explores underwater near the surface with a snorkel.
Apnoetaucher: A person who moves underwater while holding their breath.
Sporttaucher: A recreational diver who uses training or equipment for leisure.

Definition in German

Ein Taucher ist jemand, der mit oder ohne Tauchgerät unter Wasser taucht oder dort arbeitet.

Word origin

German Taucher combines tauchen, 'to dive', with the agent suffix -er, creating a noun for a person who performs that action.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Taucherin, and the regular plural of Taucher is Taucher.

Related words

  • Taucherinfemale divernoun
  • Taucheranzugdiving suitnoun
  • Tauchscheindiving certificatenoun

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