der/die Besuchende
Translation
visitor, caller
Examples
Die Besuchende fragte nach dem Weg.
The female visitor asked for the way.
Ein Besuchender wartet am Eingang.
A male visitor is waiting at the entrance.
Alle Besuchenden müssen sich anmelden.
All visitors must register.
Grammar Patterns
as subject in a sentence The visitor asks a question. Die Besuchende stellt eine Frage.
as accusative object in a sentence I see the visitor. Ich sehe den Besuchenden.
as dative object in a sentence He helps the visitor. Er hilft der Besuchenden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Besucher, der Gast; Antonyms: der Gastgeber (the host)
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'besuchen' (to visit). Literally 'the visiting one'.
Memory Tips
This form is often used in official or formal contexts to be gender-neutral. Think of '-ende' as '-ing one'.