der Prüfer
examiner
A person who administers an official test or exam and evaluates the candidates' performance.
EXAMPLE
Der Prüfer bei der Fahrprüfung war sehr streng, aber fair.
The examiner in the driving test was very strict but fair.
der Prüfer
examiner / inspector
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Meanings
der Prüfer
inspector / auditor
A person or authority that checks and inspects something for correctness, quality, or compliance.
EXAMPLE
Ein externer Prüfer kontrolliert einmal im Jahr die Buchhaltung des Unternehmens.
An external auditor checks the company's accounting once a year.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Prüfer' (examiner/inspector) is derived directly from the verb 'prüfen' (to check, to test). The ending '-er' is added to the verb stem to refer to a male person who carries out this activity.
EXAMPLE
Ein Prüfer ist jemand, der etwas oder jemanden prüft.
A Prüfer is someone who checks or tests something or someone.
Word family
'Der Prüfer' belongs to a word family with the verb 'prüfen' (to check, to test) and the noun 'die Prüfung' (the test, the exam). If you know one word, you can understand the others more easily.
EXAMPLE
Morgen habe ich eine wichtige Prüfung bei einem neuen Prüfer.
Tomorrow I have an important exam with a new examiner.
Context clue
The exact context determines the type of Prüfer. In a school or university setting, it is someone who tests knowledge (m01). In a company or at a government office, it is someone who checks quality or finances (m02).
EXAMPLE
Der Prüfer im mündlichen Examen war sehr freundlich.
The examiner in the oral exam was very friendly.
Compare with
Prüfer vs Gutachter
expert assessor
Both people can assess something professionally. A Gutachter typically prepares a reasoned expert assessment for a specific assignment, whereas a Prüfer checks predefined criteria, correctness, or quality. Use “Gutachter” for a detailed professional assessment and “Prüfer” to check whether something meets the requirements.
Prüfer
Der Prüfer kontrollierte den Schaden und stellte fest, ob die Reparatur den Vorgaben entsprach.
The inspector checked the damage and determined whether the repair complied with the specifications.
Gutachter
Der Gutachter beurteilte den Schaden ausführlich und fasste seine Ergebnisse in einem Gutachten zusammen.
The expert assessor evaluated the damage in detail and summarized the findings in an expert report.
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