der Vegetarier
Translation
vegetarian
Examples
Mein Bruder ist Vegetarier.
My brother is a vegetarian.
Als Vegetarier isst er kein Fleisch.
As a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a)) vegetarian My brother is a vegetarian.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pflanzenesser; Antonyms: Fleischesser
Etymology
From Latin 'vegetus' (lively, active), related to 'vegetable'. The suffix '-er' denotes a person.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'vegetarian'. Think of someone who eats 'vegetables'.