der Skifahrer
Translation
skier
Examples
Der Skifahrer trägt einen Helm.
The skier is wearing a helmet.
Auf der Piste sind viele Skifahrer.
There are many skiers on the slope.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The skier is a professional.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Snowboarder (snowboarder), der Sportler (athlete)
Etymology
Formed from 'Skifahren' (skiing) and the agent suffix '-er', indicating a person who does the activity.
Memory Tips
Just like English adds '-er' to a verb to describe a person (ski -> skier), German does the same with 'Skifahren' -> 'Skifahrer'.