der Selfmademan
Translation
self-made man
Examples
Er ist ein echter Selfmademan.
He is a real self-made man.
Vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär – ein klassischer Selfmademan.
From rags to riches – a classic self-made man.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a self-made man)) to be a self-made man He is a self-made man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufsteiger (up-and-comer), Autodidakt (autodidact)
Etymology
From English 'self' + 'made' + 'man'. A man who has become successful through his own efforts.
Memory Tips
This is a direct loanword from English, making it easy to remember. Just note the German article 'der' and the plural 'Selfmademen'.