der Prophet
Translation
prophet
Examples
Der Prophet sprach zum Volk.
The prophet spoke to the people.
Manche nannten ihn einen falschen Propheten.
Some called him a false prophet.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered a prophet The old man was considered a prophet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seer, soothsayer
Etymology
From Greek 'prophētēs' (one who speaks for a god). 'pro-' (for) + 'phētēs' (speaker).
Memory Tips
Think of 'pro-' as speaking 'for' a deity. The word is nearly identical to the English 'prophet'.