der Enthusiast
Translation
enthusiast, fan, aficionado, devotee
Examples
Er ist ein großer Auto-Enthusiast.
He is a big car enthusiast.
Die Enthusiasten trafen sich auf der Messe.
The enthusiasts met at the trade fair.
Grammar Patterns
to be a(n) ((adjective)) enthusiast He is a true wine enthusiast.
Similar Words
Fan, Liebhaber (lover/aficionado), Anhänger (follower)
Etymology
From Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'divine inspiration'. Cognate with the English 'enthusiasm'.
Memory Tips
It looks and means almost the same as the English 'enthusiast'. Just focus on the German pronunciation.