German word

Prager

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁaːgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounPrague resident

Example

Viele Prager arbeiten in der Innenstadt.

Many Prague residents work in the city center.

Illustration for Prager (Prague resident)

More examples

Als Prager hat man oft einen Tipp für Besucher.

As a Prague resident, one often has a tip for visitors.

Core concept

A person connected with Prague, either by residence or origin.

Common phrases

  • ein gebürtiger Prager

    a native of Prague

  • viele Prager

    many Prague residents

  • Prager der Altstadt

    an Old Town Prague resident

Similar words

Pragerin: A woman who lives in or comes from Prague.
Einheimischer: A person native to the local area.
Tscheche: A man from the Czech Republic.
Tschechin: A woman from the Czech Republic.

Definition in German

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

Word origin

Prager is formed from the place name Prag with the German suffix -er, which marks origin or association.

Usage tips

  • The feminine noun is Pragerin, while Prager can refer to a man or serve as a generic plural for residents of Prague.

Other meanings

  • Prague nativenoun

Related words

  • Pragerinfemale native of Praguenoun
  • pragerischPrague-relatedadjective

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