English–German

“settler” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈziːdlɐ/

Example

Die Siedler bauen ein Dorf am Fluss.

The settlers are building a village by the river.

Illustration for Siedler (settler)

How to say “settler” in German

“Settler” in German is Siedler.

A group moves beyond established communities and turns open land into a permanent settlement.

Full entry for Siedler: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Siedler

Die Siedler verhandelten mit den Ureinwohnern über Land.

The settlers negotiated with the indigenous people over land.

Tips for using Siedler

  • Siedler usually highlights settlement or colonization, whereas Einwohner and Bewohner more generally mean people who live in a place.

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