pioneer
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pioneer
A person who is among the first to explore, develop, or use a new field and thereby prepares the way for others.
Steve Jobs gilt als Pionier der Personal-Computer-Industrie.
Steve Jobs is considered a pioneer of the personal computer industry.
pioneer
A person who is among the first to settle undeveloped land.
Die Pioniere zogen im 19. Jahrhundert westwärts, um neues Land in Amerika zu besiedeln.
The pioneers moved westward in the 19th century to settle new land in America.
combat engineer
A soldier in a special branch of the armed forces that handles technical tasks such as building bridges, creating roads, or clearing mines.
Die Pioniere der Armee errichteten in kürzester Zeit eine Behelfsbrücke über den Fluss.
The army's combat engineers built a temporary bridge over the river in a very short time.
Other important terms are derived from the noun 'der Pionier' (pioneer), such as 'die Pionierin' (female pioneer), 'die Pionierarbeit' (pioneering work), or 'der Pioniergeist' (the courage to try something new).
Marie Curie leistete Pionierarbeit auf dem Gebiet der Radioaktivität.
Marie Curie did pioneering work in the field of radioactivity.
In the meaning of 'Wegbereiter' (trailblazer), the word is often used with 'gelten als' (to be considered) or 'sein' (to be). Someone is typically a pioneer 'auf einem Gebiet' (in a field), 'in der Forschung' (in research), or 'der modernen Kunst' (of modern art).
Er gilt als Pionier der digitalen Fotografie.
He is considered a pioneer of digital photography.
This meaning is almost always historical. When 'Pioniere' (pioneers) are mentioned in connection with the 19th century, the 'Wilde Westen' (Wild West), or the settlement of America, settlers are meant.
Das Leben der ersten Pioniere war hart und voller Gefahren.
The life of the first pioneers was hard and full of danger.
This meaning is limited to the military field. You can recognize it from words like 'Armee' (army), 'Soldaten' (soldiers), 'Bundeswehr' (German armed forces), 'Brücken bauen' (to build bridges), or 'Minen räumen' (to clear mines).
Die Pioniere sicherten das Gelände und entschärften die Sprengfallen.
The combat engineers secured the area and defused the booby traps.
settler
A Siedler and a Pionier can both be among the first people in a new area. Siedler emphasizes permanent settlement and building a livelihood. Pionier additionally emphasizes the pioneering role of preparing the way for others.
Der Pionier erschloss das neue Gebiet und bereitete damit den Weg für weitere Familien.
The pioneer opened up the new area and thereby paved the way for more families.
Der Siedler ließ sich mit seiner Familie dauerhaft in dem neuen Gebiet nieder.
The settler permanently settled in the new area with his family.
