German word

Grazer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁaːtsɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperson from Graz

Example

Ich kenne einen Grazer.

I know someone from Graz.

Illustration for Grazer (person from Graz)

More examples

Wenn du Tipps zur Stadt willst, sprich mit einem Grazer.

If you want tips about the city, speak with someone from Graz.

Core concept

A person whose identity is linked with the Austrian city of Graz through home or origin.

Common phrases

  • mit einem Grazer sprechen

    speak with someone from Graz

  • einen Grazer kennenlernen

    get to know someone from Graz

  • bei einem Grazer übernachten

    stay with someone from Graz

Similar words

Einheimischer: A local born in the area or long settled there and familiar with it.
Einwohner: A person who lives in a particular town or area.
Gebürtiger: A person born in the town or area.
Zugezogener: A person who moved from elsewhere and now lives in the town.

Definition in German

Als Grazer bezeichnet man jemanden, der in Graz lebt oder aus Graz stammt.

Word origin

Grazer is formed from the place name Graz with the German inhabitant suffix -er, as in other place-based nouns.

Usage tips

  • Grazer is a masculine noun, while the feminine form is Grazerin and the masculine or mixed plural is Grazer.

Other meanings

  • resident of Graznoun
  • native of Graznoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Grazerinwoman from Graznoun

Word lists with this word