der Vermisste
missing person
A person whose whereabouts are unknown and who is being searched for.
EXAMPLE
Der Vermisste wurde nach mehreren Tagen wohlbehalten gefunden.
The missing person was found safe and well after several days.
der Vermisste
missing person
die Vermisste, die Vermissten
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vermissten |
| genitive | der Vermissten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Vermisste | die Vermissten |
| accusative | die Vermisste | die Vermissten |
| dative | der Vermissten | den Vermissten |
| genitive | der Vermissten | der Vermissten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Substantivized participle
'Der Vermisste' (the missing person) is derived from the participle 'vermisst' (missing) of 'vermissen' (to miss). As a substantivized participle, it refers to a person; that is why it is capitalized and can be used like a noun in a sentence.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei veröffentlichte ein Foto des Vermissten.
The police released a photo of the missing person.
News style
'Der Vermisste' (the missing person) is especially common in police reports, news reports, and appeals for information.
EXAMPLE
Die Angehörigen des Vermissten bitten die Bevölkerung um Hinweise.
The missing person's relatives are asking the public for information.
Typical collocations
Typical phrases include 'nach dem Vermissten suchen' (to search for the missing person), 'den Vermissten finden' (to find the missing person), and 'Hinweise zum Vermissten erhalten' (to receive information about the missing person). The dative is used after 'nach'.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Vermissten wurde auch am nächsten Tag weitergesucht.
The search for the missing person continued the following day.
In real life
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