der Verfasser
Translation
author, writer
Examples
Der Verfasser des Artikels ist unbekannt.
The author of the article is unknown.
Sie ist die Verfasserin eines berühmten Romans.
She is the author of a famous novel.
Grammar Patterns
der Verfasser ((et2)) / ((von+3)) the author of sth. He is the author of this book.
Similar Words
Autor (author), Schriftsteller (writer)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verfassen' (to write, compose) with the agent suffix '-er'. It means 'one who writes or composes'.
Memory Tips
Remember that the person who has 'verfasst' (written) something is the 'Verfasser'.