Moderator

presenter

noun mo-de-RAH-tor Rare

Origin: from Latin moderator

Also means

host (of a show)

Usage Note

Moderator is the host who guides a TV or radio programme. The feminine is Moderatorin. Note stress on the third syllable; the plural shifts stress to Moderatoren.

Examples

"Der Moderator begrüßte die Gäste der Talkshow."

Natural Translation

The presenter welcomed the guests of the talk show.

Literal Translation

The presenter welcomed the guests of-the talk-show.

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