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Aussteller
🕵️ What exactly is an Aussteller?
The word der Aussteller is a masculine noun referring to a person or organization that exhibits or issues something. It has two primary meanings:
- Trade Fair/Exhibition Context: A person or company presenting products or services at a trade fair, exhibition, or similar event. Example: Der Aussteller zeigte seine neuesten Innovationen am Stand. (The exhibitor showed his latest innovations at the booth.)
- Financial/Legal Context: A person or institution that issues or creates an official document (e.g., a check, certificate, passport). Example: Der Aussteller des Schecks muss über ausreichende Deckung verfügen. (The issuer of the check must have sufficient funds.)
The feminine form is die Ausstellerin.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-er → mostly masculine.
1. Caution: many exceptions. 2. almost all -euer nouns are neutral. 3. There are many -er words, we don't list them all.
🧐 Grammar: Der Aussteller in Detail
The noun 'der Aussteller' is masculine and follows the weak N-declension pattern.
Singular
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Aussteller |
| Genitive | des | Ausstellers |
| Dative | dem | Aussteller |
| Accusative | den | Aussteller |
Plural
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Aussteller |
| Genitive | der | Aussteller |
| Dative | den | Ausstellern |
| Accusative | die | Aussteller |
Example Sentences
- Viele Aussteller präsentierten ihre Waren auf der internationalen Fachmesse. (Many exhibitors presented their goods at the international trade fair.)
- Bitte wenden Sie sich bei Fragen zum Zertifikat direkt an den Aussteller. (Please contact the issuer directly if you have questions about the certificate.)
- Der Aussteller des Wechsels haftet für dessen Annahme und Zahlung. (The drawer of the bill of exchange is liable for its acceptance and payment.)
- Wir sprachen mit einem freundlichen Aussteller über seine Produkte. (We spoke with a friendly exhibitor about his products.)
✅ When to use 'Aussteller'?
The use of 'Aussteller' depends heavily on the context:
- Fairs & Exhibitions: Here, 'der Aussteller' is the standard term for participating companies or individuals showing their products/services. They are often called Messeaussteller (trade fair exhibitors) or Standbetreiber (booth operators).
- Finance & Law: In this domain, 'der Aussteller' refers to the person or institution creating and issuing a legally binding document like a check (Scheck), bill of exchange (Wechsel), certificate (Zeugnis), or ID card (Ausweis). For instance, the Aussteller eines Schecks (issuer/drawer of a check) or the Aussteller eines Zeugnisses (issuer of a certificate).
⚠️ It's important to distinguish 'Aussteller' from Veranstalter (the organizer of the event) and Besucher (the visitor attending the event).
💡 Mnemonics for 'der Aussteller'
Article Mnemonic: Think: Der guy who puts things out (aus-stellt) for show or issues documents is der Aussteller.
Meaning Mnemonic: Aus-stellen literally means 'to place out' (to exhibit) or 'to issue out' (a document). Der Aussteller is the person who does that 'out-placing' or 'out-issuing'.
🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
- For exhibition context: Messeaussteller (trade fair exhibitor), Standbetreiber (booth operator), Präsentator (presenter)
- For financial/legal context: Emittent (issuer, esp. of securities), Zeichner (drawer, of checks/bills), Herausgeber (issuer of documents), Ersteller (creator of certificates)
😂 A Little Joke
Warum hat der Uhren-Aussteller auf der Messe schlechte Laune?
Weil ihm ständig jemand die Zeit stiehlt! 😄
(Why is the watch exhibitor at the fair in a bad mood?
Because people are constantly stealing his time!)
✍️ Poem about the Aussteller
Der Aussteller, stolz und fein,
baut seinen Stand, lädt alle ein.
Zeigt Waren, neu und wunderbar,
auf Messen, Jahr für Jahr.
Ob Technik, Kunst, ob Leckerei,
er ist mit Herz und Fleiß dabei.
Auch wer den Scheck, das Zeugnis gibt,
ist Aussteller, sehr beliebt.
(The exhibitor, proud and fine,
Builds his booth, invites everyone in.
Shows goods, new and wonderful,
At fairs, year after year.
Whether tech, art, or tasty treat,
He's there with heart and diligence neat.
Also who gives the check, the certificate bright,
Is an Aussteller, a welcome sight.)
❓ Riddle Time
Ich stehe auf Messen, präsentiere mein Gut,
oder gebe dir Papiere mit neuem Mut.
Ich stelle etwas aus, mal groß, mal klein,
wer bin ich wohl, sag's mir, aber fein!
(I stand at fairs, presenting my goods,
Or give you papers, bringing new moods.
I put something out (aus-stellen), sometimes big, sometimes small,
Who am I, tell me, standing tall!)
Solution: der Aussteller
🧩 More about the Word
Word Composition:
The word 'Aussteller' is derived from the verb 'ausstellen':
- aus- (prefix, meaning 'out', 'outward')
- stellen (verb, meaning 'to place', 'to position', 'to set')
- -er (suffix, forms masculine nouns denoting a person performing the action)
So, literally: 'someone who places/sets something out'.
Related Words:
- ausstellen (verb: to exhibit, to issue)
- die Ausstellung (noun: exhibition, show; or the act of issuing)
- das Ausstellungsstück (noun: exhibit, item on display)
- die Ausstellerin (feminine form: female exhibitor/issuer)
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Aussteller?
The word 'Aussteller' is always masculine: der Aussteller. It refers to a person or company that presents something at a fair (exhibitor) or creates an official document like a check or passport (issuer, drawer).