der Befragte
Translation
respondent, interviewee, person surveyed
Examples
Jeder Befragte erhielt einen Fragebogen.
Each respondent received a questionnaire.
Die Meinung der Befragten war eindeutig.
The opinion of the respondents was clear.
Grammar Patterns
the respondent as a subject: The respondent answered the questions.
Similar Words
participant, interviewee; Antonym: interviewer (der Befrager)
Etymology
From the verb 'befragen' (to survey). 'be-' (prefix making verbs transitive) + 'fragen' (to ask). Literally, 'one who has been asked'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-fragen' as 'to ask about'. The person who is 'befragt' (asked) becomes the 'Befragter' (the one asked).