der Verfasser
Translation
author, writer
Examples
Der Verfasser des Artikels ist unbekannt.
The author of the article is unknown.
Sie ist die Verfasserin eines berühmten Romans.
She is the author of a famous novel.
Grammar Patterns
der Verfasser ((et2)) / ((von+3)) the author of sth. He is the author of this book.
Similar Words
Autor (author), Schriftsteller (writer)
Etymology
From the verb 'verfassen' (to write, compose) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who composes'.
Memory Tips
Think of the person who has 'verfasst' (composed/written) a text. That person is the 'Verfasser'.