der Kreuzügler
Translation
crusader
Examples
Der Kreuzügler kämpfte im Heiligen Land.
The crusader fought in the Holy Land.
Grammar Patterns
der Kreuzügler + verb. The crusaders besieged the city.
Similar Words
der Ritter (knight), der Krieger (warrior)
Etymology
From 'Kreuz' (cross) + 'Zug' (procession, campaign) + '-ler' (suffix for a person). Literally, a person on a 'cross campaign'.
Memory Tips
Think of a person ('-ler') who goes on a campaign ('Zug') under the sign of the cross ('Kreuz').