der/die Deutsch sprechende
Translation
German speaker
Examples
Ein Deutsch sprechender fragte nach dem Weg.
A German speaker asked for the way.
Wir suchen Deutsch sprechende für das Projekt.
We are looking for German speakers for the project.
Viele Deutsch sprechende leben im Ausland.
Many German speakers live abroad.
Grammar Patterns
a German speaker a German speaker A German speaker asked for the way.
Similar Words
Germanophone, Muttersprachler (native speaker)
Etymology
From 'Deutsch' (German) + 'sprechende' (speaking, the present participle of 'sprechen'). Literally 'German-speaking (person)'.
Memory Tips
This is a nominalised adjective. Think of it as 'the one who is German-speaking'. The '-ende' ending often signifies 'the one who does X'.