der Zieler
Translation
aimer, marksman, gunner
Examples
Der Zieler blickte durch das Zielfernrohr.
The aimer looked through the telescopic sight.
Ein guter Zieler braucht eine ruhige Hand.
A good marksman needs a steady hand.
Grammar Patterns
to be a good marksman He is a good marksman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schütze (shooter), der Scharfschütze (sniper)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'zielen' (to aim) with the addition of the '-er' suffix, indicating a person who does something.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the person ('-er') who performs the action of aiming ('zielen').