der Angler
angler
A person who catches fish with a fishing rod as a hobby or sport.
EXAMPLE
Am frühen Morgen saßen bereits mehrere Angler am Ufer des Sees.
Early in the morning, several anglers were already sitting on the shore of the lake.
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Word family
The word 'der Angler' (angler) is derived directly from the verb 'angeln' (to fish). The ending '-er' is a very common way to refer to male people who perform a particular activity.
EXAMPLE
Wer angelt, ist ein Angler.
Someone who fishes is an angler.
Typical collocations
'Angler' (angler) is often mentioned together with the places where fishing takes place. Typical phrases are 'Angler am See' (angler at the lake), 'Angler am Flussufer' (angler on the riverbank), or 'Angler auf dem Steg' (angler on the jetty).
EXAMPLE
Früh am Morgen sieht man die ersten Angler am Fluss.
Early in the morning, you can see the first anglers by the river.
Common adjectives
To describe an 'Angler' (angler), adjectives are often used that express their passion or experience. Examples are 'ein passionierter Angler' (a passionate angler), 'ein erfahrener Angler' (an experienced angler), or 'ein geduldiger Angler' (a patient angler).
EXAMPLE
Mein Großvater war ein passionierter Angler und kannte die besten Stellen.
My grandfather was a passionate angler and knew the best spots.
Compare with
Angler vs Fischer
fisherman
Fischer and Angler can both refer to people who catch fish. Angler explicitly indicates that the person fishes with a rod, usually as a hobby or sport; Fischer is more general and can also refer to someone who fishes professionally.
Angler
Der Angler sitzt am Wochenende mit seiner Angel am See.
The angler sits by the lake with his fishing rod on the weekend.
Fischer
Der Fischer fährt jeden Morgen mit seinem Boot hinaus, um Fische zu fangen.
The fisherman takes his boat out every morning to catch fish.
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