German word

Krieger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁiːgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwarrior

Example

Der junge Krieger trainiert im Wald.

The young warrior is training in the forest.

Illustration for Krieger (warrior)

More examples

Der tapfere Krieger führte das Heer an.

The brave warrior led the army.

Core concept

A battle-ready person associated with weapons, combat, and the warrior figures of history or epic stories.

Common phrases

  • der tapfere Krieger

    the brave warrior

  • ein erfahrener Krieger

    an experienced warrior

Similar words

Kämpfer: A person who takes part in a fight or struggle.
Soldat: A trained member of the armed forces who fights as part of military duty.
Militär: The organized armed forces of a state.

Definition in German

Bewaffnete oder kämpfende Person, oft im historischen oder literarischen Sinn.

Word origin

Krieger is formed from Krieg, meaning war or conflict, with the agent suffix -er for a person involved in an activity.

Usage tips

  • Krieger often has a historical, heroic, or literary tone, while Soldat is more usual for an ordinary modern military soldier.

Other meanings

  • soldiernoun
  • fighternoun

Opposites

  • Pazifistpacifistnoun

Related words

  • Kriegerinfemale warriornoun
  • kriegerischwarlikeadjective

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