der Referent
Translation
speaker, presenter, consultant, policy advisor
Examples
Der Referent hielt einen interessanten Vortrag.
The speaker gave an interesting presentation.
Er arbeitet als Referent im Ministerium.
He works as a policy advisor in the ministry.
Grammar Patterns
((Nomen)) as subject Der Referent beantwortet Fragen.
((Nomen)) ((für+4)) advisor for sth. Er ist Referent für Marketing.
Similar Words
speaker, presenter, advisor, expert
Etymology
From Latin 'referre', meaning 'to report'. This is a person who reports on, or is an expert in, a specific subject.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Referent' with the English word 'reference'. This person is a point of reference on a topic.