NOUN

Chronist/kʁoˈnɪst/chronicler; recorder of events; annalist

Chronist is a German noun that means chronicler, recorder of events, or annalist. It is pronounced /kʁoˈnɪst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Chronisten".

Definitions

1.person who documents and describes current or historical events in writing(history; author)

a.a historian or writer who records events as they happen or in a chronological sequence

Der Chronist beschrieb die Ereignisse des Krieges sehr detailliert.The chronicler described the events of the war in great detail.

b.someone who provides an ongoing written account of the current time or situation

Sie gilt als Chronistin unserer Zeit.She is considered a chronicler of our times.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Chronistdie Chronisten
Genitivedes Chronistender Chronisten
Dativedem Chronistenden Chronisten
Accusativeden Chronistendie Chronisten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Chronist" mean in English?
"Chronist" means chronicler, recorder of events, or annalist. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Chronist"?
"Chronist" is pronounced /kʁoˈnɪst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Chronist" der, die, or das?
"Chronist" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Chronist"?
The plural of "Chronist" is "Chronisten".
What part of speech is "Chronist"?
"Chronist" is a noun in German.

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