der Auswanderer
Translation
emigrant
Examples
Viele deutsche Auswanderer gingen nach Amerika.
Many German emigrants went to America.
Als Auswanderer musste er eine neue Sprache lernen.
As an emigrant, he had to learn a new language.
Grammar Patterns
emigrant ((from sth.)) an emigrant from a place He is an emigrant from Italy.
Similar Words
Emigrant; Antonyms: Einwanderer (immigrant), Zuwanderer (immigrant)
Etymology
From the verb 'auswandern' (to emigrate), which is 'aus-' (out) + 'wandern' (to wander). Someone who 'wanders out' of their country.
Memory Tips
'Aus' means 'out of'. An Auswanderer is someone who wanders 'out' of their home country. The opposite is Einwanderer, who comes 'in'.