der Glöckner
Translation
bell ringer, sexton
Examples
Der Glöckner läutet die Glocken.
The bell ringer rings the bells.
Der Glöckner von Notre-Dame ist eine Romanfigur.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a fictional character.
Grammar Patterns
the bell ringer of sth. (der Glöckner von et3) The bell ringer of the cathedral is old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Küster (sexton), der Mesner (sacristan)
Etymology
From 'die Glocke' (the bell) plus the suffix '-ner' (denoting a person). Literally a 'bell-person'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Glöckner' ringing the 'Glocke' (bell). The 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' is 'Der Glöckner von Notre-Dame' in German.