der Autor
Translation
author, writer
Examples
Der Autor schreibt ein neues Buch.
The author is writing a new book.
Wer ist der Autor dieses Artikels?
Who is the author of this article?
Grammar Patterns
the author ((of sth.)) the author of sth. Who is the author of this book?
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schriftsteller (writer), der Verfasser (writer/author)
Etymology
From Latin 'auctor' (originator, author). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'author'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'author', making it easy to remember. Just remember the German pronunciation.