German · People & Family
"Stranger" in German: Fremde
der/die Fremde
A stranger in German is der Fremde or die Fremde. Say Ein Fremder fragt nach dem Weg. Plural is often die Fremden.
Street
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How to pronounce Fremde
Say it
FREM-duh
/ˈfʁɛmdə/
FREM-duh. Soft e. Soft final -e.
"Stranger" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der/die Fremde | the stranger (m/f) Main noun forms. | Main noun forms. |
| die Fremden | strangers Plural. | Plural. |
| ein Fremder | a stranger (m) Indefinite masculine. | Indefinite masculine. |
| fremde Menschen | strange / unfamiliar people Adjective use nearby. | Adjective use nearby. |
How to use Fremde in real life
- 1Street
Ein Fremder hat nach dem Bahnhof gefragt.
A stranger asked about the station.
Ein Fremder.
- 2Door
Die Fremde an der Tür wirkt freundlich.
The stranger at the door seems friendly.
Die Fremde.
- 3Advice
Öffne Fremden nachts nicht einfach die Tür.
Don't simply open the door to strangers at night.
Fremden dative plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fremde
Incorrect: das Fremde (for a person)
Correct: der/die Fremde
For a person use der/die Fremde.
Incorrect: der Stranger
Correct: der Fremde
Use Fremde, not English stranger.
Good to know
Fremde can mean stranger or foreigner depending on context. For tourist sense people also say Touristen; for unknown person at the door, Fremde fits.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone rings the wrong apartment
ChatPal
Ist das ein Fremder oder der Nachbar?
Is that a stranger or the neighbor?
You
Ein Fremder. Er sucht die dritte Etage.
A stranger. He's looking for the third floor.
ChatPal
Okay. Der Fremde kann den Aufzug nehmen.
Okay. The stranger can take the elevator.
You
Ich erklär's ihm. Die Fremde neben ihm wartet auch.
I'll explain it to him. The stranger next to him is waiting too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stranger" in German
How do you say stranger?
Der/die Fremde.
Plural?
Die Fremden.
A stranger (m)?
Ein Fremder.
Foreigner too?
Sometimes—context decides; Ausländer is more specific.
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