German word

Braunschweiger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʁaʊ̯nʃvaɪ̯gɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnative of Braunschweig

Example

Er ist ein Braunschweiger.

He is a native of Braunschweig.

Illustration for Braunschweiger (native of Braunschweig)

More examples

Ich kenne viele Braunschweiger.

I know many natives of Braunschweig.

Core concept

Someone identified by having Braunschweig as a place of origin.

Common phrases

  • ein Braunschweiger

    a native of Braunschweig

  • viele Braunschweiger

    many natives of Braunschweig

Similar words

Einheimischer: A local who has lived in the area for a long time.
Gebürtiger: Someone born in the place concerned.
Zugezogener: Someone who moved to the area from elsewhere.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für jemanden mit Herkunft aus der Stadt Braunschweig.

Word origin

The noun Braunschweiger comes from Braunschweig plus -er, a German word-forming suffix used for people from a particular place.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, Braunschweiger is capitalized and normally takes the masculine article der when referring to a man.

Related words

  • Braunschweigerinfemale native of Braunschweignoun
  • braunschweigischBraunschweig-relatedadjective

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