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biker / rocker
A member of a motorcycle gang or a subculture associated with motorcycles, leather jackets, and rock music.
Die Rocker trafen sich am Wochenende zu einem großen Motorradtreffen.
The bikers met up on the weekend for a large motorcycle rally.
rocker
A musician who plays rock music, especially a singer or guitarist in a rock band.
Als alter Rocker steht er auch mit 70 Jahren noch auf der Bühne.
As an old rocker, he is still on stage even at the age of 70.
The word 'Rocker' (rocker) is derived from the English word 'rock' (for rock music). The ending '-er' refers to a person who does something or belongs to a group, so here it means someone connected with rock music or the culture associated with it.
Viele Jugendliche wollten in den 70er-Jahren Rocker werden.
Many young people wanted to become rockers in the 1970s.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. Words like 'Motorrad' (motorcycle), 'Club' (club), or 'Lederjacke' (leather jacket) point to a member of a motorcycle group. Words like 'Band' (band), 'Bühne' (stage), or 'Gitarre' (guitar) point to the musician.
Die Rocker fuhren mit ihren lauten Maschinen durch die Stadt.
The bikers rode through the city on their loud machines.
A typical feature of a 'Rocker' (biker/rocker) in the sense of a motorcycle club member is the 'Kutte' (club vest), an often sleeveless jacket with the club's patches.
Man erkannte die Mitglieder des Clubs an ihren Kutten.
You could recognize the club members by their vests.
biker
A Biker and a Rocker can both ride motorcycles and wear leather clothing. Biker generally refers to a person who rides a motorcycle, while Rocker usually also suggests membership in a motorcycle gang or a particular subculture. So Biker is the better choice for the rider alone; Rocker can fit when group membership is involved.
Der Rocker trug die Jacke seiner Motorradgruppe.
The rocker wore his motorcycle group's jacket.
Der Biker fuhr mit seiner schweren Maschine durch die Stadt.
The biker rode his heavy motorcycle through the city.
