der Hinweisgeber
Translation
informant, whistleblower, tipster
Examples
Der Hinweisgeber blieb anonym.
The informant remained anonymous.
Die Polizei schützt den Hinweisgeber.
The police are protecting the informant.
Grammar Patterns
der Hinweisgeber + verb The informant does sth. Der Hinweisgeber meldete den Skandal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Informant, Whistleblower, Tippgeber
Etymology
Composed of 'Hinweis' (hint, clue) and 'Geber' (giver). Literally a 'hint-giver'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'gibt' (gives) a 'Hinweis' (hint) to the police or a journalist.