German word

Glarner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglaːɐ̯nɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounGlarus resident

Example

Viele Glarner sind hier.

Many Glarus residents are here.

Illustration for Glarner (Glarus resident)

More examples

Ein Glarner erzählt von den Traditionen seiner Heimat.

A Glarus resident talks about the traditions of his homeland.

Core concept

A local figure carrying the regional identity of Glarus in Switzerland.

Common phrases

  • ein Glarner aus Glarus

    a Glarus resident from Glarus

  • traditionelle Glarner

    traditional Glarus residents

Similar words

Schweizer: A person who holds Swiss nationality.
Zürcher: A person from or associated with Zurich.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für eine Person aus dem Kanton Glarus.

Word origin

The noun Glarner derives from Glarus plus -er, a German place-based suffix for a person from or connected with a location.

Usage tips

  • Glarner can serve as the plural for a mixed or unspecified group, while Glarnerin marks a female individual.

Other meanings

  • of Glarusadjective

Opposites

  • Zugezogenernewcomernoun

Related words

  • Glarnerinfemale Glarus residentnoun
  • glarnerischof Glarusadjective

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