der/die Fragende
Translation
questioner, inquirer
Examples
Der Fragende wartete auf eine Antwort.
The questioner (male) waited for an answer.
Die Fragende hob ihre Hand.
The questioner (female) raised her hand.
Grammar Patterns
The questioner ((asks a question)) The questioner asks a question. The questioner is asking an important question.
Similar Words
Interviewer, Anfragesteller (applicant)
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'fragen' (to ask). It means 'the asking one'.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-ende' ending as '-ing person'. So, 'der Fragende' is 'the asking person'.