swindler
der Schwindler, die Schwindler
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swindler
A person who deliberately deceives others to gain an advantage, for example through lies or fraud.
Der Schwindler gab sich als Arzt aus und nahm den Menschen ihr Geld ab.
The swindler posed as a doctor and took people's money.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schwindler |
| genitive | des Schwindlers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schwindler | die Schwindler |
| accusative | den Schwindler | die Schwindler |
| dative | dem Schwindler | den Schwindlern |
| genitive | des Schwindlers | der Schwindler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Schwindler' (swindler) belongs to the same word family as 'schwindeln' (to lie or cheat). Here, the suffix '-er' forms a noun for a person who lies or cheats; as with 'betteln' (to beg) and 'Bettler' (beggar), the 'e' in the stem is dropped.
Die Polizei suchte lange nach dem Schwindler.
The police searched for the swindler for a long time.
Common phrases include 'einen Schwindler entlarven' (to expose a swindler), 'auf einen Schwindler hereinfallen' (to be taken in by a swindler), and 'einen Schwindler anzeigen' (to report a swindler to the police).
Mehrere Kunden fielen auf den Schwindler herein.
Several customers were taken in by the swindler.
When talking about a 'Schwindler' (swindler), people often describe who he pretends to be or what role he assumes. The phrase 'sich als jemand ausgeben' (to pose as someone) is frequently used for this.
Der Schwindler gab sich als Mitarbeiter der Bank aus.
The swindler posed as a bank employee.
