Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A person who looks at or observes something.
Natural examples
Der Betrachter erkennt die versteckte Figur im Bild.
The viewer spots the hidden figure in the picture.
Jeder Betrachter deutete die Skulptur anders.
Each observer interpreted the sculpture differently.
Die Betrachter blieben vor dem Gemälde stehen.
The viewers stopped in front of the painting.
Usage note
Betrachter is masculine; Betrachterin is feminine. Zuschauer is more common for an audience.
Mini-lesson: Betrachter
A person who looks at or observes something. Betrachter is masculine; Betrachterin is feminine. Zuschauer is more common for an audience.
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