German word

Linzer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪnt͡sɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLinz resident

Example

In Linz feiern die Linzer jedes Jahr das Stadtfest.

In Linz, residents celebrate the city festival every year.

Illustration for Linzer (Linz resident)

More examples

Die Linzer begrüßen Besucher oft freundlich.

The residents of Linz often greet visitors warmly.

Core concept

A Linz local standing next to an object that visibly reflects the city's style.

Common phrases

  • die Linzer

    the residents of Linz

  • ein Linzer

    a resident of Linz

Similar words

Linzerin: A female resident of Linz.
Einheimischer: A person who has lived locally for a long time and belongs to the area.
Einwohner: A person recorded as living in a town or city.
Bürger: A person holding civic rights and responsibilities in a community.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Personen mit Herkunft oder Wohnsitz in Linz.

Word origin

German uses the suffix -er after Linz to derive Linzer for a person from or living in the city and for something characteristic of the city.

Usage tips

  • The place-derived adjective Linzer remains capitalized in expressions such as Linzer Torte, unlike ordinary lowercase adjectives.

Other meanings

  • Linzadjective

Opposites

  • Fremderoutsidernoun

Related words

  • Linzerinfemale resident of Linznoun

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