der Mittelständler
Translation
owner of a medium-sized business, SME entrepreneur
Examples
Der Mittelständler investiert in neue Technologien.
The owner of the medium-sized business is investing in new technologies.
Viele Mittelständler sind Familienunternehmer.
Many owners of medium-sized businesses are family entrepreneurs.
Grammar Patterns
((noun as subject)) Der Mittelständler leitet die Firma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unternehmer (entrepreneur), Geschäftsmann (businessman)
Etymology
Derived from 'Mittelstand' (the SME sector) and the suffix '-ler', which indicates a person associated with something.
Memory Tips
The '-ler' ending signifies a person, similar to '-er' in English (e.g., baker). A 'Mittelständler' is a 'Mittelstand-er'.