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scout
A person whose job is to discover talent, especially in sports, fashion, or the entertainment industry.
Ein Scout von einem großen Fußballverein hat den jungen Spieler beim Training beobachtet.
A scout from a major football club watched the young player during training.
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A member of the Scout movement, an international youth movement that focuses on practical outdoor skills and the development of character and community spirit.
Als Scout hat er gelernt, wie man ein Zelt aufbaut und ein Feuer macht.
As a scout, he learned how to put up a tent and make a fire.
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A person who is sent out to explore an area and gather information, often in a military context. A scout or reconnaissance person.
Der Scout kehrte mit wichtigen Informationen über die Lage des feindlichen Lagers zurück.
The scout returned with important information about the location of the enemy camp.
'Scout' is a word from English that is used in German with the same spelling and similar pronunciation. It has become established in various specialized fields.
Der Verein hat mehrere Scouts, die nach jungen Talenten suchen.
The club has several scouts who look for young talent.
The meaning becomes clear from the context. In sports or the fashion industry, it refers to a talent scout. In the context of youth groups and camping, it refers to scouts. In a military or historical context, it refers to a scout or explorer.
Ein Scout der Modelagentur sprach sie auf der Straße an.
A scout from the modeling agency approached her on the street.
As a talent scout, 'Scout' is often connected with the field in which the person works. Typical phrases are 'ein Scout für einen Fußballverein' (a scout for a football club), 'als Scout arbeiten' (to work as a scout), or 'von einem Scout entdeckt werden' (to be discovered by a scout).
Die junge Sängerin wurde bei einem kleinen Konzert von einem Scout entdeckt.
The young singer was discovered by a scout at a small concert.
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Pfadfinder and Scout can both refer to a member of the Scout movement. In German, Pfadfinder is the usual neutral and unambiguous term for this. Scout is also possible, but without the right context it can more easily be understood as a term for another role.
Beim internationalen Pfadfindertreffen stellt Amir sich als Scout vor.
At the international Scout gathering, Amir introduces himself as a Scout.
Im deutschen Vereinsbrief steht, dass Amir seit drei Jahren Pfadfinder ist.
The German club newsletter says that Amir has been a Scout for three years.
