die Pioniere
Translation
pioneers, trailblazers, forerunners
Examples
Die Pioniere bauten die erste Siedlung.
The pioneers built the first settlement.
Sie waren Pioniere auf dem Gebiet der Informatik.
They were pioneers in the field of computer science.
Grammar Patterns
to be pioneers in the field of ((sth.)) They were pioneers in the field of computer science.
Similar Words
Wegbereiter (trailblazer), Vorkämpfer (champion, pioneer)
Etymology
From French 'pionnier' (foot soldier, pioneer), related to 'pawn'. Cognate with English 'pioneer'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'pioneer'. Imagine pioneers of the American West or pioneers in technology.