der Botschafter
Translation
ambassador, envoy, messenger
Examples
Der Botschafter sprach mit dem Präsidenten.
The ambassador spoke with the president.
Die Regierung sprach mit den Botschaftern.
The government spoke with the ambassadors.
Grammar Patterns
to be appointed as ((noun)) to be appointed as ambassador He was appointed ambassador.
to speak with ((sb.)) to speak with the ambassador She is speaking with the ambassador.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gesandter (envoy), Diplomat (diplomat)
Etymology
From 'Botschaft' (message, embassy) and the agent suffix '-er'. Literally, a 'message-bringer'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'boat' (Bot-) carrying a 'shaft' (-schafter) of important messages between countries.