der Schiedsrichter
Translation
referee, umpire, arbitrator
Examples
Der Schiedsrichter hat das Spiel abgepfiffen.
The referee blew the final whistle.
Die Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters war umstritten.
The referee's decision was controversial.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a referee (als Schiedsrichter arbeiten) He works as a referee in the Bundesliga.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unparteiischer, Spielleiter
Etymology
From 'scheiden' (to separate, decide) + 'Richter' (judge). A 'deciding judge' who separates the two sides.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Scheide-Richter' as a 'deciding judge' who 'separates' (scheiden) the teams and makes judgments (Richter).