German word

Leipziger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯ptsɪgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperson from Leipzig

Example

Ich habe gestern einen Leipziger im Café gesehen.

Yesterday, I saw someone from Leipzig at the café.

Illustration for Leipziger (person from Leipzig)

More examples

Ein typischer Leipziger spricht oft mit lokalen Nachbarn.

A typical person from Leipzig often talks with local neighbors.

Core concept

A person identified with the city of Leipzig.

Common phrases

  • ein typischer Leipziger

    a typical person from Leipzig

  • unter den Leipzigern

    among the people from Leipzig

  • die meisten Leipziger

    most people from Leipzig

Similar words

Leipzigerin: A woman from Leipzig.
Einheimischer: A person who has long lived in the area.
Einwohner: A person who lives in the city.
Gebürtige: A person born in that place.

Definition in German

Ein Einwohner oder eine Einwohnerin von Leipzig

Word origin

Leipziger is formed from Leipzig with the German suffix -er, which creates words for people or things associated with a place.

Usage tips

  • As a masculine noun, Leipziger has the plural Leipziger, while the feminine form is Leipzigerin with the plural Leipzigerinnen.

Other meanings

  • Leipzigadjective
  • Leipzig residentnoun

Related words

  • Leipzigerinwoman from Leipzignoun

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