der Vermittler
Translation
mediator, intermediary, agent, broker
Examples
Der Vermittler half bei dem Konflikt.
The mediator helped with the conflict.
Er arbeitet als Vermittler für Immobilien.
He works as a real estate agent.
Grammar Patterns
((als Vermittler)) ((zwischen+3)) auftreten/handeln to act as a mediator between The lawyer acted as a mediator between the parties.
((ein Vermittler)) ((für+4)) sein to be an agent/broker for He is an agent for insurance companies.
Similar Words
der Mediator, der Makler (broker), der Schlichter (arbitrator)
Etymology
From the verb 'vermitteln' (to mediate), which comes from 'ver-' + 'Mitte' (middle). A 'Vermittler' is someone who stands in the middle to connect parties.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Mitte' as 'middle'. A 'Vermittler' is literally a 'middle-man' who mediates between two sides.