German word

Brüsseler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʁʏsəlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnative of Brussels

Example

Viele Brüsseler sprechen mehrere Sprachen.

Many natives of Brussels speak several languages.

Illustration for Brüsseler (native of Brussels)

More examples

Sie fühlt sich als Brüsseler in beiden Sprachgemeinschaften zu Hause.

She feels at home in both language communities as a native of Brussels.

Core concept

A person who lives in or comes from Brussels, the Belgian capital.

Common phrases

  • als Brüsseler

    as a native of Brussels

Similar words

Brüsselerin: A woman who lives in or comes from Brussels.
Belgier: A person who holds Belgian nationality.

Definition in German

Ein Einwohner oder Bewohner von Brüssel.

Word origin

Brüsseler is formed from the city name Brüssel with the suffix -er, which makes a noun for a person associated with a place.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, Brüsseler is masculine, and its plural is also Brüsseler; the feminine form is Brüsselerin.

Other meanings

  • Brussels citizennoun

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