der Herold
Translation
herald, messenger, forerunner, harbinger
Examples
Der Herold verkündete die königliche Botschaft.
The herald announced the royal message.
Er gilt als Herold einer neuen Ära.
He is considered a forerunner of a new era.
Grammar Patterns
to announce ((sth.)) verkünden ((et4)) The herald announced the royal message.
to be considered ((as sth.)) als ((et1)) gelten He is considered a herald of a new era.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bote (messenger), Verkünder (announcer), Vorbote (forerunner)
Etymology
From Old High German 'heriwalt' (army ruler), related to an official of a ruler.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'herald'.