der Geimpfte
vaccinated person
A person who has received a vaccination.
EXAMPLE
Der Geimpfte musste seinen Impfnachweis vorzeigen.
The vaccinated person had to show proof of vaccination.
der Geimpfte
vaccinated person
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Meanings
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Word family
'Der Geimpfte' (the vaccinated person) belongs to the word family of 'impfen' (to vaccinate) and is derived from the participle 'geimpft' (vaccinated). The ending turns it into a term for a person: it refers to the person who was vaccinated.
EXAMPLE
Als Geimpfter durfte er ohne Test ins Restaurant.
As a vaccinated person, he was allowed to enter the restaurant without a test.
Nominalized form
As a nominalized participle, 'der Geimpfte' (the vaccinated person) stands on its own and functions as a noun. That is why 'Geimpfte' is capitalized and can be used without an additional word for a person.
EXAMPLE
Der Geimpfte wartete geduldig auf das Ergebnis der Kontrolle.
The vaccinated person waited patiently for the result of the inspection.
Typical context
'Der Geimpfte' (the vaccinated person) is especially common in medical, official, or organizational contexts. It often concerns proof of vaccination, vaccination status, or access control.
EXAMPLE
Für Geimpfte galten bei der Einreise andere Regeln.
Different rules applied to vaccinated people when entering the country.
In real life
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