der Fußballer
Translation
soccer player
Examples
Der Fußballer schießt ein Tor.
The soccer player scores a goal.
Er möchte ein berühmter Fußballer werden.
He wants to become a famous soccer player.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject Der Fußballer trains every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sportler (athlete), Athlet (athlete)
Etymology
Made up of 'Fuß' (foot) + 'Ball' (ball) + '-er' (suffix for a person). Literally means 'foot-ball-er'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person (-er) who plays with a ball (Ball) using their foot (Fuß).