This is the 5797th most frequent German word.
brückenbauer
"Brückenbauer" translates to "bridge builder," referring to someone who connects or unites people, groups, or ideas.
In this sentence, "brückenbauer" is used in a literal sense, referring to someone who constructs bridges for physical connection between places.
Der Brückenbauer verband die zwei Dörfer mit einer stabilen Brücke.
The bridge builder connected the two villages with a solid bridge.
Here, "brückenbauer" metaphorically refers to someone who facilitates understanding and connection between cultural groups.
Sie ist eine Brückenbauerin zwischen den Kulturen, da sie Menschen zusammenbringt.
She is a bridge builder between cultures, as she brings people together.
The term "brückenbauer" is metaphorically used again to describe someone who aids in solving interpersonal or organizational misunderstandings.