der Mittler
Translation
mediator, intermediary, agent, middleman
Examples
Er war der Mittler zwischen den Parteien.
He was the mediator between the parties.
Ein Makler ist ein Mittler auf dem Immobilienmarkt.
A broker is an intermediary in the real estate market.
Grammar Patterns
to act ((as)) a mediator ((between sb./sth.)) He acted as a mediator between the two companies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vermittler, Schlichter; Antonyms: Partei (party)
Etymology
From 'Mitte' (middle), literally a 'middle-man' or someone who stands in the middle.
Memory Tips
Think of a mediator being in the 'middle' of a conflict. 'Mitte' = middle.