der Typ
Translation
type, kind, sort, guy
Examples
Welcher Typ von Auto ist das?
What type of car is that?
Der Typ da drüben ist mein Bruder.
That guy over there is my brother.
Grammar Patterns
a type of sth. a type of sth. This is a new type of computer.
the guy (coll.) the guy The guy at the bar looks nice.
Similar Words
Art (kind), Sorte (sort); Kerl (guy), Mann (man)
Etymology
From Greek 'typos' (impression, figure, type). Cognate with English 'type'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'type'. The colloquial meaning 'guy' is similar to how 'type' can be used in English, e.g., 'he's a funny type'.