der Spaziergänger
Translation
walker, stroller, person taking a walk
Examples
Ein Spaziergänger ging durch den Park.
A walker went through the park.
Die Spaziergänger genießen die Sonne.
The walkers are enjoying the sun.
Grammar Patterns
(Nominative) as a subject Ein Spaziergänger geht durch den Park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wanderer (hiker), Flaneur (stroller); Antonyms: Stubenhocker (couch potato)
Etymology
A compound of 'spazieren' (to stroll, to walk) and 'Gänger' (a goer, from 'gehen' - to go). Literally 'a walk-goer'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone going for a walk in a 'spa' town to relax. 'Spazier-' sounds a bit like 'spa'.