German Conversation · Level 51
74 words
German word
Berliner
Pronunciation
IPA/bɛʁˈliːnɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounBerlin resident
Example
Ich kenne viele Berliner.
I know many Berlin residents.
More examples
Als Berliner kennt man viele Imbissstände.
As a Berlin resident, you know many snack stands.
Core concept
The name Berlin labels both someone from the city and, regionally, a sweet filled with jam.
Common phrases
als Berliner
as a Berlin resident
die Berliner
the Berlin residents
Similar words
Einheimischer: A person native to the area or long established there.
Einwohner: A person residing in a particular city or country.
Zugezogener: A newcomer who moved to the area from somewhere else.
Definition in German
Eine Person aus Berlin oder mit Herkunft aus Berlin; in einigen Regionen auch ein mit Marmelade gefülltes Gebäck.
Word origin
The person sense derives from Berlin plus the German demonym-forming ending -er; the pastry sense comes from the compound Berliner Pfannkuchen.
Usage tips
- In Berlin, the jam pastry is commonly called a Pfannkuchen, whereas Berliner is the usual name in many other German regions.
Other meanings
- jam doughnutnoun
Opposites
- Touristtouristnoun
Related words
- Berlinerinfemale Berlin residentnoun