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German word
Appenzeller
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈapn̩ˌtsɛlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounresident of Appenzell
Example
Die Appenzeller sind sehr freundlich.
The residents of Appenzell are very friendly.
More examples
Ein gebürtiger Appenzeller spricht Alemannisch.
A native of Appenzell speaks Alemannic.
Core concept
A local person in the Swiss hills around Appenzell, with the region's cheese bearing the same name.
Common phrases
ein gebürtiger Appenzeller
a native of Appenzell
als Appenzeller
as a resident of Appenzell
Appenzellerkäse
Appenzeller cheese
Similar words
Einheimischer: A long-established local resident.
Einwohner: A person residing in a particular area.
Ortsansässiger: A resident with a home address in a specific location.
Dörfler: Someone whose home is in a village.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die in der Region Appenzell in der Schweiz lebt.
Word origin
Appenzeller is formed from the place name Appenzell with the German suffix -er, which denotes origin or association.
Usage tips
- The person noun is masculine as der Appenzeller, while a woman is eine Appenzellerin; the plural of Appenzeller remains Appenzeller.
Other meanings
- Appenzeller cheesenoun
Opposites
- Ausländerforeignernoun
- Zugezogenernewcomernoun
Related words
- Appenzellerinfemale resident of Appenzellnoun
- AppenzellerkäseAppenzeller cheesenoun