die Hinweisgeberin
Translation
female informant, female whistleblower, female source
Examples
Die Hinweisgeberin blieb anonym.
The informant remained anonymous.
Die Journalistin schützt ihre Hinweisgeberin.
The journalist is protecting her source.
Grammar Patterns
to act as a female informant She acted as a female informant.
Similar Words
die Informantin (female informant), die Whistleblowerin (female whistleblower)
Etymology
From 'Hinweis' (hint) + 'geben' (to give) + '-in' (feminine suffix). A female person who gives hints.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Hinweis' (hint) + 'Geber' (giver) + '-in' (female suffix). A female hint-giver.