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scholar
A person who has extensive knowledge in one or more academic fields; a scientist or academic. The term is often used for historical figures.
Alexander von Humboldt war ein berühmter deutscher Gelehrter des 19. Jahrhunderts.
Alexander von Humboldt was a famous German scholar of the 19th century.
'Der Gelehrte' (the scholar) is a nominalized adjective and is declined like an adjective. This means the ending changes depending on case and article (e.g., der Gelehrte, ein Gelehrter, des Gelehrten).
Der Vortrag wurde von einem berühmten Gelehrten gehalten.
The lecture was given by a famous scholar.
The word is derived from the adjective 'gelehrt' (learned/educated), which means 'gebildet' (educated) or 'wissend' (knowledgeable). This in turn comes from the verb 'lehren' (to teach). A 'Gelehrter' (scholar) is therefore a person who is very learned.
Er gilt als äußerst gelehrter Mann auf seinem Gebiet.
He is considered an extremely learned man in his field.
The term 'Gelehrter' (scholar) has a rather formal and sometimes historical sound. It is often used to describe important scholars from past eras.
Im Mittelalter tauschten die Gelehrten ihr Wissen über Briefe aus.
In the Middle Ages, scholars exchanged their knowledge through letters.
scientist
Wissenschaftler refers to a person who researches, teaches, or works professionally in science. Gelehrter, on the other hand, emphasizes extensive knowledge and is used especially for highly educated or historical figures. Wissenschaftler fits a current professional activity, while Gelehrter is more suitable when outstanding scholarship is the focus.
Der Gelehrte war für sein umfassendes Wissen über die Geschichte der Sprache bekannt.
The scholar was known for his extensive knowledge of the history of the language.
Die Wissenschaftlerin lehrt heute an der Universität und arbeitet an einem neuen Forschungsprojekt.
The scientist is teaching at the university today and working on a new research project.
