German word

Klagenfurter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklaːgn̩fʊɐ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounKlagenfurt native

Example

Viele Klagenfurter wohnen in dieser Gegend.

Many Klagenfurt natives live in this area.

Illustration for Klagenfurter (Klagenfurt native)

More examples

Mehrere gebürtige Klagenfurter sprechen den Kärntner Dialekt.

Several Klagenfurt natives by birth speak the Carinthian dialect.

Core concept

A resident identified through a connection with Klagenfurt.

Common phrases

  • die meisten Klagenfurter

    most Klagenfurt natives

  • gebürtige Klagenfurter

    Klagenfurt natives by birth

Similar words

Einwohner: A person who lives in a town or region.
Einheimischer: A local or native of a particular area.
Bewohner: A person living in a particular building or home.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Personen aus Klagenfurt; als Substantiv großgeschrieben, als Adjektiv im attributiven Gebrauch meist kleingeschrieben.

Word origin

The place name Klagenfurt combines with -er to form Klagenfurter, a German noun for a person from that city.

Usage tips

  • In attributive use, the related adjective is usually lowercase, as in ein Klagenfurter Café, but the noun is uppercase.

Other meanings

  • Klagenfurtadjective

Opposites

  • Fremderstrangernoun

Related words

  • Klagenfurterinfemale Klagenfurt nativenoun

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