der Fotograf
Translation
photographer
Examples
Der Fotograf macht ein schönes Foto.
The photographer is taking a beautiful photo.
Sie arbeitet als professionelle Fotografin.
She works as a professional photographer.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a ...)) to be a ... He is a famous photographer.
to work ((as a ...)) to work as a ... She works as a photographer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: photojournalist, cameraman
Etymology
From Greek 'phos' (light) + 'graphein' (to write/draw). Literally 'one who draws with light'.
Memory Tips
An international word. Think of 'photo' + 'graph'. It's very similar to the English 'photographer'.