der Player
Translation
player (device), player (in a game), key player (influential person)
Examples
Ich brauche einen neuen MP3-Player.
I need a new MP3 player.
Er ist ein wichtiger Player im Team.
He is an important player on the team.
Der DVD-Player ist kaputt.
The DVD player is broken.
Grammar Patterns
((as a device)) to refer to a device The CD-Player isn't working.
((as a person)) to refer to a person He is a global player.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Abspielgerät (playback device), der Spieler (player/gamer)
Etymology
A direct loanword from English 'player'.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word. The key is to remember it's a masculine noun, 'der Player'.