German Conversation · Level 112
45 words
German word
Pommer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɔmɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounPomeranian
Example
Der Pommer kommt aus Pommern.
The Pomeranian is from Pomerania.
More examples
Ein Pommer erzählt von der Küste.
A Pomeranian talks about the coast.
Core concept
A person marked by the Baltic region of historic Pommern.
Common phrases
als Pommer
as a Pomeranian
ein Pommer aus Pommern
a Pomeranian from Pomerania
Similar words
Pommern: The historic coastal region of Pomerania in northeastern Germany.
Pommerin: A woman from the historic region of Pomerania.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die aus Pommern stammt.
Word origin
Pommer is formed from Pommern, the regional name, with the German suffix -er for a person associated with a place.
Usage tips
- English Pomeranian often evokes the dog breed, but German Pommer refers to a person from Pommern rather than to a dog.
Related words
- pommersischPomeranianadjective