der Betrüger
Translation
fraudster, impostor, con artist, swindler
Examples
Der Betrüger wurde von der Polizei gefasst.
The con artist was caught by the police.
Er ist ein Betrüger und Lügner.
He is a fraudster and a liar.
Grammar Patterns
((Betrüger)) as subject. Der Betrüger fled the country.
to unmask ((sb.)) as a ((Betrüger)). They unmasked him as a con artist.
Similar Words
der Schwindler (swindler), der Hochstapler (impostor)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'betrügen' (to deceive, cheat). The '-er' suffix indicates a person who does the action.
Memory Tips
Connect 'betrügen' to the English word 'betray'. A 'Betrüger' is someone who betrays your trust.