der Mittelständler
Translation
owner of a medium-sized business, SME entrepreneur
Examples
Der Mittelständler investiert in neue Technologien.
The owner of the medium-sized business is investing in new technologies.
Viele Mittelständler sind Familienunternehmer.
Many owners of medium-sized businesses are family entrepreneurs.
Grammar Patterns
((noun as subject)) Der Mittelständler leitet die Firma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unternehmer (entrepreneur), Geschäftsmann (businessman)
Etymology
From 'Mittelstand' (the SME sector) + '-ler' (suffix for a person). A person belonging to the Mittelstand.
Memory Tips
The '-ler' suffix often denotes a person, like 'Künstler' (artist) from 'Kunst' (art). So, a 'Mittelständler' is a person from the 'Mittelstand'.