German word

Kieler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkiːlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounKiel resident

Example

Der Kieler arbeitet im Hafen.

The Kiel resident works at the harbor.

Illustration for Kieler (Kiel resident)

More examples

Viele Kieler unterstützen die Regatta.

Many Kiel residents support the regatta.

Core concept

A local figure among Kiel's streets and harbor, marked as belonging to that city.

Common phrases

  • Viele Kieler

    many Kiel residents

Similar words

Kielerin: A woman who comes from Kiel or currently lives there.
Einheimischer: A native or long-term resident of the local area.
Einwohner: Someone living in a particular city or town.
Bewohner: Someone residing in a building, neighborhood, or other defined area.

Definition in German

Ein Einwohner oder eine Einwohnerin von Kiel; jemand, der aus Kiel kommt.

Word origin

The noun combines the place name Kiel with the German suffix -er, which forms words for people or things associated with a place.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, Kieler is masculine with the article der, its plural is die Kieler, and the feminine form is Kielerin.

Other meanings

  • of Kieladjective

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