der Pionier
Translation
pioneer, trailblazer, settler, sapper
Examples
Er war ein Pionier der modernen Kunst.
He was a pioneer of modern art.
Die Pioniere bauten eine Brücke über den Fluss.
The sappers built a bridge over the river.
Grammar Patterns
a pioneer ((of sth.)) a pioneer of sth. He was a pioneer of computer technology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wegbereiter (trailblazer), Vorkämpfer (champion); Antonyms: Nachfolger (successor).
Etymology
From French 'pionnier' (pioneer, originally 'foot soldier'), which is also the source of the English word 'pioneer'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'pioneer'. Just remember the German pronunciation. Think of a pioneer in science or exploration.