Samariter

derNoun

Good Samaritan; first-aid volunteer

English translations

  1. 01

    Samaritan

  2. 02

    Good Samaritan

Word details

German meaning
Ein Samariter ist eine Person, die selbstlos Hilfe leistet, insbesondere in Notfällen, oft angelehnt an die biblische Geschichte des barmherzigen Samariters.
English meaning
A Samaritan is a person who selflessly provides help, especially in emergencies, often based on the biblical story of the Good Samaritan.
Synonym
Helfer, Gutmensch
German example
Der Samariter half dem verletzten Wanderer auf dem Berg.
English example
The Samaritan helped the injured hiker on the mountain.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Samariter
Plural Form
die Samariter

Example sentences with “Samariter”

  1. Er ist ein aktives Mitglied bei den Samaritern. (He is an active member of the first-aid volunteers.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Samariter masculine?

Yes, it is masculine (der). It refers to both a helpful person and a volunteer organization.