Translation of German word "Dichter" to English
derDichter
Meaning
NounA person who writes poems.
How to use
Dichter ('poet / writer') is a masculine noun: der Dichter (plural: die Dichter). Historically refers to authors of poetry or high literature. Feminine form: die Dichterin.
🇬🇧 English
poet
Example
Der berühmte Dichter las aus seinem neuesten Werk vor.
The famous poet read from his latest work.
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- Dichter und Denker— poets and thinkers (description of Germans)
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The German word "der Dichter" is defined as: "A person who writes poems."
What does the German word "der Dichter" mean?▼
The German word "der Dichter" means "poet" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der berühmte Dichter las aus seinem neuesten Werk vor." (which translates as "The famous poet read from his latest work.").
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