der Konsort
Translation
associate, partner, accomplice, crony
Examples
Er und seine Konsorten wurden verhaftet.
He and his cronies were arrested.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) and his cronies ((j-d)) und seine Konsorten The politician and his cronies were exposed.
Similar Words
Komplize (accomplice), Partner (partner), Gefährte (companion)
Etymology
From Latin 'consors' (partner, sharer), from 'con-' (with) and 'sors' (fate, share).
Memory Tips
Related to the English word 'consort'. The plural 'Konsorten' often has a negative connotation, like 'cronies' or 'gang'.