German word

Magdeburger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmakdəbʊʁgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMagdeburg resident

Example

Viele Magdeburger sprechen Dialekt.

Many Magdeburg residents speak a dialect.

Illustration for Magdeburger (Magdeburg resident)

More examples

Die Magdeburger sind stolz auf ihren Dom.

The Magdeburg residents are proud of their cathedral.

Core concept

A person whose everyday identity is tied to Magdeburg through home or origin.

Common phrases

  • als Magdeburger aufgewachsen

    grew up as a Magdeburg resident

  • stolzer Magdeburger

    proud Magdeburg resident

Similar words

Einheimischer: A person native to a place or settled there for a long time.
Einwohner: A resident of a particular town, city, or area.
Anwohner: A nearby resident of a particular building, street, or site.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die in Magdeburg lebt oder aus Magdeburg stammt.

Word origin

Magdeburger is formed from the place name Magdeburg with the resident-forming suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun is der Magdeburger, and its plural is die Magdeburger.

Other meanings

  • Magdeburg nativenoun

Opposites

  • Auswärtigeroutsidernoun
  • Fremderstrangernoun

Related words

  • Magdeburgerinfemale Magdeburg residentnoun
  • magdeburgischof Magdeburgadjective

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