German word

Bayer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounBavarian

Example

Er ist ein Bayer.

He is a Bavarian.

Illustration for Bayer (Bavarian)

More examples

Ich möchte einen Bayer kennenlernen.

I would like to get to know a Bavarian.

Core concept

A local person with Bavaria as the place-name attached to their identity.

Common phrases

  • mit einem Bayer sprechen

    speak with a Bavarian

  • einen Bayer kennenlernen

    get to know a Bavarian

Similar words

Bayerin: A woman from Bavaria.
Bayern: A state in southern Germany.
Einheimischer: A local person born, raised, or long resident in an area.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die aus Bayern stammt.

Word origin

Bayer is formed from Bayern, 'Bavaria', with the German place-based suffix -er for a person associated with a location.

Usage tips

  • Bayer is a masculine noun; its feminine counterpart is Bayerin, while its plural is Bayern, identical to the name of the region.

Other meanings

  • Bayernoun

Related words

  • BayerinBavarian womannoun
  • bayerischBavarianadjective

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