Anhänger

supporter

noun AN-heng-er Less Common

Origin: from anhängen ('to attach')

Also means

trailer

Usage Note

Anhänger is masculine and remarkably versatile: a 'supporter/fan' of a cause, a vehicle 'trailer', and a 'pendant' on a necklace. All derive from anhängen ('to attach'); context disambiguates. The female supporter is die Anhängerin.

Examples

"Er ist ein treuer Anhänger."

Natural Translation

He is a loyal supporter.

Literal Translation

He is a loyal supporter.

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