der/die Eingeweihte
Translation
insider, initiate, person in the know
Examples
Nur Eingeweihte kannten den Plan.
Only insiders knew the plan.
Er gilt als Eingeweihter in der Szene.
He is considered an insider in the scene.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used as a subject or object Only the insiders understand that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Insider, der Kenner; Antonyms: der Außenstehende (outsider)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from the past participle of `einweihen` (to initiate, let in on a secret). It means 'one who has been initiated'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone being let `ein` (in) to a consecrated (`weihen`) circle of knowledge. They are now an 'insider'.