der Betrachter
Translation
observer, viewer, onlooker, beholder
Examples
Der Betrachter des Bildes war fasziniert.
The viewer of the painting was fascinated.
Aus der Sicht des Betrachters ist es anders.
From the observer's point of view, it is different.
Grammar Patterns
the beholder/observer ((of sth.)) Der Betrachter des Gemäldes stand lange davor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Beobachter (observer), der Zuschauer (spectator)
Etymology
From the verb 'betrachten' (to observe, view) + the agent suffix '-er'. 'be-' is an intensifying prefix and 'trachten' relates to 'striving' or 'aiming', so someone who strives to see.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'tracks' an object with their eyes to 'betrachten' it. The '-er' suffix makes them the person doing it: the 'Betrachter'.