Der Läufer
Example: Der Läufer gewann das Rennen mit großem Vorsprung.
Definition
"Der Läufer" refers to a runner, someone who participates in running, especially in races or athletic competitions. In the example, "Der Läufer" is the person who won the race by a large margin, highlighting the competitive context of the term.
Etymology
The word "der Läufer" comes from the German verb "laufen," meaning to run. It evolved into "Läufer" to describe a person who runs, especially in sports or daily activities. Did you know that "laufen" itself traces back to Old High German "loufen," showing how long this concept has been part of the language?
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"Der Läufer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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