der Wissende / die Wissende
Translation
knowledgeable person, one who knows, initiate
Examples
Er gilt als ein Wissender auf diesem Gebiet.
He is considered a knowledgeable person in this field.
Nur die Wissenden verstanden die Anspielung.
Only those in the know understood the allusion.
Grammar Patterns
als ((ein Wissender)) gelten to be considered a knowledgeable person He is considered a knowledgeable person in this field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kenner, Experte, Weiser; Antonym: Unwissender
Etymology
From the verb 'wissen' (to know). It's the nominalised present participle, literally meaning 'a knowing one'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'wissen' (to know). A 'Wissender' is simply 'one who is knowing'.