German word

Sachse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaksə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSaxon

Example

Der Sachse kommt aus Sachsen.

The Saxon is from Saxony.

Illustration for Sachse (Saxon)

More examples

Ein Sachse aus Dresden erzählt oft von der Elbe.

A Saxon from Dresden often talks about the Elbe.

Core concept

A person standing within the regional community anchored in Saxony.

Common phrases

  • ein Sachse aus Dresden

    a Saxon from Dresden

  • waschechter Sachse

    a genuine Saxon

  • ein Sachse mit sächsischem Dialekt

    a Saxon with a Saxon dialect

Similar words

Sächsin: A woman from Saxony, often associated with its regional traditions and dialect.
Sachsen: The German federal state in the east of the country.

Definition in German

Ein Einwohner oder Bewohner Sachsens.

Word origin

Sachse comes from Old High German Sahso, the historical name for a member of the Saxon people; Latin sources record the group as Saxones.

Usage tips

  • Sachse is a masculine weak noun: accusative, dative, and genitive singular use Sachsen, while the feminine form is Sächsin.

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