German Conversation · Level 97
57 words
German word
Genfer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɛnfɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounGenevan
Example
Viele Genfer sprechen Französisch.
Many Genevans speak French.
More examples
Viele Genfer arbeiten in internationalen Organisationen.
Many people in Geneva work for international organizations.
Core concept
One of Geneva's residents, identified by the city rather than by a personal name.
Common phrases
ein gebürtiger Genfer
a native Genevan
die meisten Genfer
most Genevans
Similar words
Genferin: A woman from Geneva.
Genf: The city of Geneva in Switzerland.
Schweizer: A person from Switzerland.
Definition in German
Ein Bewohner oder eine Bewohnerin von Genf; Substantiv zur Bezeichnung einer Person aus Genf.
Word origin
The demonym Genfer derives from Genf plus the productive German place-based suffix -er; Genf ultimately relates to Latin Genava through French Genève.
Usage tips
- Genfer can also modify a noun, as in Genfer See or Genfer Konvention, and this geographic adjective remains capitalized in German.
Other meanings
- of Genevaadjective
Related words
- GenferinGenevan womannoun