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conqueror
A male person who subjugates and takes possession of a country, territory, or people through military force.
Alexander der Große gilt als einer der größten Eroberer der Geschichte.
Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest conquerors in history.
conqueror
(Figurative) A male person who successfully wins another person's heart or affection, often with charm and persistence.
Mit seinem Witz und Charme war er ein wahrer Eroberer der Frauenherzen.
With his wit and charm, he was a true conqueror of women's hearts.
'Der Eroberer' (the conqueror) is the masculine person noun derived from the verb 'erobern' (to conquer). The suffix '-er' is attached to the verb stem to name the doer of the action, that is, the person who conquers.
Der Feldherr war als rücksichtsloser Eroberer bekannt.
The general was known as a ruthless conqueror.
The literal meaning refers to military or historical contexts (countries, cities). You can recognize the figurative, romantic meaning by the fact that it is about winning affection, often in connection with the word 'Herz' (heart).
Die spanischen Eroberer brachten neue Technologien nach Amerika.
The Spanish conquerors brought new technologies to America.
In the figurative meaning, the word is almost always combined with the object 'Herz' (heart) or 'Herzen' (hearts). It describes a person who is very successful romantically.
Er galt in seiner Jugend als großer Eroberer der Frauenherzen.
In his youth, he was considered a great conqueror of women's hearts.
occupier
Both words can refer to a person in the context of the violent rule over a foreign territory. „Der Eroberer“ emphasizes that someone subjugates the territory and takes possession of it; „der Besatzer“ highlights the subsequent military occupation and control. „Der Eroberer“ is therefore more suitable for the victory, while „der Besatzer“ fits the continuing control.
Der Eroberer nahm das fremde Gebiet nach einem langen Krieg in Besitz.
After a long war, the conqueror took possession of the foreign territory.
Die Besatzer kontrollierten das fremde Gebiet auch nach dem Krieg weiter.
The occupiers continued to control the foreign territory even after the war.
