Fremder Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fremder" is mainly used as noun meaning "stranger", "foreigner" or "outsider". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Fremder"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Fremder
  • Plural: die Fremde

Meanings of "Fremder" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Unknown person or foreigner"

"Fremder", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Fremder klopfte an die Tür.A stranger knocked on the door.
  2. Sie fühlte sich unwohl in der Gegenwart des Fremden.She felt uncomfortable in the presence of the stranger.
  3. Der Fremde fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.The stranger asked for directions to the train station.

2.) "Unknown, unfamiliar, different, or strange"

"Fremder", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist ein fremder Geruch.That's a strange smell.
  2. Sie trug ein fremdes Kleid.She wore a foreign dress.
  3. In einer fremden Stadt fühlte er sich verloren.In a foreign city, he felt lost.
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