der Maler
Translation
painter, artist, decorator
Examples
Der Maler malt ein schönes Bild.
The painter is painting a beautiful picture.
Wir brauchen einen Maler für die Wände.
We need a painter for the walls.
Grammar Patterns
painter, artist. The painter is very famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Künstler (artist), Anstreicher (decorator/house painter)
Etymology
From the verb 'malen' (to paint) + the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who paints'.
Memory Tips
Someone who 'paints' (malen) is a 'Maler'. The English word 'maulstick' (a painter's tool) has a related root.