German Conversation · Level 73
60 words
German word
Ranger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁeːnd͡ʒɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpark ranger
Example
Der Ranger patrouilliert im Nationalpark.
The park ranger patrols the national park.
More examples
Der Ranger hilft verletzten Tieren.
The park ranger helps injured animals.
Core concept
A field-based guardian who combines wildlife protection with practical help for people visiting the outdoors.
Common phrases
Ranger im Park
park ranger in the park
Ranger auf Patrouille
ranger on patrol
Ranger-Ausbildung
park ranger training
Similar words
Förster: A forestry specialist who manages forests and plans logging, planting, and conservation work.
Parkwächter: A park employee who safeguards facilities and monitors access and compliance with visitor rules.
Naturschutzbeauftragter: A local official responsible for coordinating and supervising nature-protection efforts.
Wildhüter: An officer who patrols an area to protect wildlife and deter poaching.
Definition in German
Berufsbezeichnung für Personal in Schutzgebieten, das Patrouille durchführt, Aufsicht führt und Besucher betreut.
Word origin
German adopted Ranger as an English occupational borrowing from a word for a person who ranged over an area.
Usage tips
- Förster usually refers to a forestry professional, whereas Ranger focuses on protected-area patrols, conservation, and visitor contact.
Other meanings
- conservation officernoun
- forest rangernoun
- wildlife officernoun
Opposites
- Wildererpoachernoun
Related words
- Rangerinfemale park rangernoun
- Parkrangerpark rangernoun
- Rangerteamranger teamnoun