German word

Moskauer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɔskaʊ̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMuscovite

Example

Ich kenne viele Moskauer.

I know many Muscovites.

Illustration for Moskauer (Muscovite)

More examples

Er ist ein gebürtiger Moskauer.

He is a Muscovite by birth.

Core concept

A person with personal roots or a daily life in Moscow.

Common phrases

  • ein gebürtiger Moskauer

    native Muscovite

  • typisch für Moskauer

    typical of Muscovites

Similar words

Moskauerin: A woman from or living in Moscow.
Russe: A man from Russia or with Russian nationality.
Russin: A woman from Russia or with Russian nationality.

Definition in German

Jemand, der aus Moskau stammt oder in Moskau wohnhaft ist.

Word origin

Moskauer is formed from the place name Moskau with the German inhabitant suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, Moskauer is capitalized, and its plural has the same form: die Moskauer.

Other meanings

  • Moscow residentnoun

Related words

  • MoskauerinMuscovite womannoun

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