German word

Vermittler

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈmɪtlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounintermediary

Example

Der Vermittler organisiert das Treffen zwischen Käufer und Verkäufer.

The intermediary organizes the meeting between the buyer and the seller.

Illustration for Vermittler (intermediary)

More examples

Ein erfahrener Vermittler vermittelte zwischen dem Start-up und dem Investor.

An experienced intermediary mediated between the start-up and the investor.

Core concept

A person standing between two sides and opening a channel between them.

Common phrases

  • einen Vermittler einschalten

    bring in an intermediary

  • mit einem Vermittler verhandeln

    negotiate with an intermediary

Similar words

Mediator: A neutral person who guides discussions toward an agreement acceptable to both sides.
Schlichter: A person who calms a dispute, proposes a compromise, and encourages a settlement.
Makler: A professional who finds buyers or sellers and arranges contracts for clients.

Definition in German

Jemand, der zwischen Parteien vermittelt und Informations-, Interessen- oder Vertragskontakte herstellt.

Word origin

Vermittler is an agent noun formed from vermitteln with the suffix -er, while vermitteln is built on mittel, meaning "middle."

Usage tips

  • Vermittler is masculine, and its plural is also Vermittler, so the article distinguishes der Vermittler from die Vermittler.

Other meanings

  • brokernoun
  • mediatornoun

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