der Linker
Translation
leftist, left-winger, left-hander
Examples
Er ist ein überzeugter politischer Linker.
He is a convinced political leftist.
Als Linker benutzt er die Schere für Linkshänder.
As a left-hander, he uses scissors for left-handers.
Grammar Patterns
to be a leftist/left-hander He is a convinced leftist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Linkshänder (left-hander), Sozialist (socialist); Antonyms: Rechter (right-winger), Rechtshänder (right-hander)
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'links' meaning 'left', with the '-er' suffix denoting a person.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'left' and add the '-er' suffix. It can refer to political left or literally a left-handed person.