der Taucher
diver
A person who stays and moves underwater, usually with special equipment such as breathing apparatus.
EXAMPLE
Der Taucher entdeckte ein altes Schiffswrack auf dem Meeresgrund.
The diver discovered an old shipwreck on the seabed.
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Meanings
der Taucher
diver
A term for various species of water birds that dive below the surface of the water to search for food.
EXAMPLE
Am See konnten wir einen Haubentaucher mit seinen Jungen beobachten.
At the lake, we were able to observe a great crested grebe with its young.
Usage tips
Word family
The word 'Taucher' (diver) is derived directly from the verb 'tauchen' (to dive). The ending '-er' refers to the person or living being that performs the action — that is, someone or something that dives.
EXAMPLE
Er lernte im Urlaub zu tauchen.
He learned to dive on vacation.
Typical collocations
When a person is meant, 'Taucher' (diver) is often combined with verbs like 'erkunden' (to explore) or 'entdecken' (to discover) and adjectives like 'erfahren' (experienced) or 'professionell' (professional).
EXAMPLE
Ein erfahrener Taucher führte die Gruppe an.
An experienced diver led the group.
Context clue
You can tell from context whether a human or a bird is meant. Words like 'Ausrüstung' (equipment), 'Schiffswrack' (shipwreck), or 'Meer' (sea) point to the person, while 'See' (lake), 'Federn' (feathers), or 'beobachten' (to observe) point to the bird.
EXAMPLE
Der Taucher zog seine Ausrüstung an.
The diver put on his equipment.
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