middleman
der Mittelsmann, die Mittelsmänner
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middleman
A person who acts as an intermediary between two or more parties and passes on information, agreements, or business between them.
Der Mittelsmann überbrachte der Regierung das geheime Angebot.
The middleman conveyed the secret offer to the government.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mittelsmänner |
| genitive | des Mittelsmanns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mittelsmann | die Mittelsmänner die Mittelsleute |
| accusative | den Mittelsmann | die Mittelsmänner die Mittelsleute |
| dative | dem Mittelsmann | den Mittelsmännern den Mittelsleuten |
| genitive | des Mittelsmanns des Mittelsmannes | der Mittelsmänner der Mittelsleute |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mittelsmann' is made up of 'Mittel' (middle), the linking element '-s-', and 'Mann' (man). The compound refers to a person who acts as an intermediary between other parties.
Der erfahrene Mittelsmann kennt beide Seiten des Konflikts gut.
The experienced middleman knows both sides of the conflict well.
Common collocations include 'einen Mittelsmann einschalten' (to bring in a middleman), 'über einen Mittelsmann verhandeln' (to negotiate through a middleman), and 'als Mittelsmann fungieren' (to act as a middleman). After 'als', the word appears here without an article.
Die beiden Unternehmen verhandelten über einen Mittelsmann.
The two companies negotiated through a middleman.
'Mittelsmann' is used especially when a person passes on messages, offers, or agreements between parties. Sentences therefore often contain verbs such as 'überbringen' (to convey), 'vermitteln' (to mediate), or 'verhandeln' (to negotiate) in connection with the word.
Der Mittelsmann vermittelte zwischen den rivalisierenden Gruppen.
The middleman mediated between the rival groups.
