Bringer

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German

Etymology

Deverbal from bringen.

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Noun

Bringer m (strong, genitive Bringers, plural Bringer, feminine Bringerin)

  1. (dated) bringer, bearer
    Synonym: Überbringer
    Der Bringer der guten Nachricht wurde reich belohnt.
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    • 1970, Paul Tillich, Offenbarung und Glaube: Schriften zur Theologie II, page 280:
      Der Anspruch der Kirche, daß Jesus der Bringer des Neuen Seins für das ganze Universum ist, ist gleichbedeutend mit dem der Kirche gegebenen Auftrag, sich über die ganze Welt auszubreiten.
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  2. (colloquial) hit, success
    Antonym: Flop
    Der Film war nicht so der Bringer.
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