der Siedler
Translation
settler, colonist, pioneer
Examples
Die ersten Siedler kamen vor 200 Jahren.
The first settlers arrived 200 years ago.
Die Siedler bauten ein neues Dorf.
The settlers built a new village.
Grammar Patterns
der Siedler (nominative) the settler (subject) The settler built a house.
den Siedler (accusative) the settler (direct object) They saw the settler.
dem Siedler (dative) to/for the settler (indirect object) She gave food to the settler.
des Siedlers (genitive) the settler's (possessive) This is the settler's land.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kolonist (colonist), Pionier (pioneer); Antonyms: Nomade (nomad)
Etymology
From the verb 'siedeln' (to settle) + the agent suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'settles' down in a new place. The word is directly related to the English 'settle'.