der Zugezog
Translation
newcomer, person who has moved to a new area, incomer
Examples
Als Zugezogener kennt er hier noch niemanden.
As a newcomer, he doesn't know anyone here yet.
Viele Zugezogene finden schnell Anschluss.
Many newcomers quickly find connections.
Grammar Patterns
((der Zugezogene)) a male newcomer He is a newcomer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: newcomer, incomer; Antonym: local (der Einheimische)
Etymology
From 'zu-' (towards) and 'gezogen' (past participle of 'ziehen', to move). Literally 'moved towards'. This is a colloquial shortening of 'Zugezogene'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has been 'drawn to' ('zugezogen') a new city.