der Referent
Translation
speaker, presenter, expert advisor, consultant
Examples
Der Referent hielt einen interessanten Vortrag.
The speaker gave an interesting presentation.
Er arbeitet als Referent im Ministerium.
He works as an expert advisor in the ministry.
Grammar Patterns
((Nomen)) as subject Der Referent beantwortet Fragen.
((Nomen)) ((für+4)) consultant for sth. Er ist Referent für Marketing.
Similar Words
Sprecher (speaker), Vortragender (lecturer), Berater (advisor), Experte (expert)
Etymology
Also from Latin 'referre' (to report). A Referent is someone who reports on a specific topic.
Memory Tips
A 'Referent' is the person who gives a 'Referat' (a report or presentation). The words are directly linked.