noun
non-smoker
B1
Nichtraucher (der) means non-smoker. Plural: Nichtraucher (same form). Feminine: Nichtraucherin. Common on signs and in compounds (Nichtraucherzone, Nichtraucherzimmer) and used attributively as a prefix. Regular declension; refers to a person who does not smoke and appears frequently in public‑policy and hospitality contexts.
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Der Nichtraucher sitzt am Fenster und liest ein Buch.
The non-smoker is sitting by the window reading a book.
In diesem Restaurant gibt es einen Bereich für Nichtraucher.
This restaurant has a non-smoking area.
Die Firma suchte Nichtraucher, weil der Arbeitsplatz rauchfrei blieb.
The company looked for non-smokers because the workplace remained smoke-free.
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Picture a person next to a 'no smoking' sign labeled 'Nichtraucher'.
Think 'nick' + 'raucher' (smoker) with 'nich-' meaning 'no' → non-smoker.
der = imagine a male symbol for the typical masculine form 'der Nichtraucher' (though 'das' can appear in compounds).
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Many dictionaries list both 'der' and 'das' in some contexts; when referring to a person 'der Nichtraucher' (m.) is standard. In compounds (e.g., 'das Nichtraucherabteil') neuter forms may appear.