German Conversation · Level 170
29 words
German word
Bäuerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɔɪ̯əʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounfemale farmer
Example
Die Bäuerinnen arbeiten früh auf dem Feld.
The female farmers start working in the fields early.
More examples
Auf dem Markt kauft man frische Milch von der Bäuerin.
At the market, people buy fresh milk from the female farmer.
Core concept
A woman responsible for a farm, directing its fields, animals, and daily agricultural work.
Common phrases
Bäuerin aus der Region
female farmer from the region
frische Milch von der Bäuerin
fresh milk from the female farmer
Similar words
Landwirtin: A formal term for a woman professionally managing agricultural production.
Landwirt: A formal or specialist term for a man engaged in farming and farm management.
Bauer: An everyday term for a man who works in agriculture.
Definition in German
Eine weibliche Person, die einen Bauernhof betreibt oder beruflich mit Landwirtschaft beschäftigt ist.
Word origin
Bäuerin is formed from Bauer with the feminine suffix -in, while Bauer developed from Old High German gibūr through Middle High German būre for a person associated with a settlement or farm.
Usage tips
- Bäuerin normally identifies the woman as a farmer, not merely as a farmer's wife; the latter sense depends on context and is more traditional.