die Gewerkschafterin
Translation
female trade unionist, female union member
Examples
Die Gewerkschafterin vertritt die Interessen der Arbeiter.
The trade unionist represents the interests of the workers.
Sie ist eine engagierte Gewerkschafterin.
She is a dedicated trade unionist.
Grammar Patterns
die Gewerkschafterin (as subject/object) the female trade unionist The female trade unionist spoke at the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Betriebsrätin (female works council member), Arbeitnehmervertreterin (female employee representative)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gewerk' (trade) + '-schaft' (group/association) + '-er' (person suffix) + '-in' (female suffix). A female person belonging to a trade association.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Gewerk (trade) + schaft (association) + -erin (female person). A woman in a trade association (union).