German word

Salzburger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaltsˌbʊɐ̯gɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSalzburg native

Example

Im Zug saßen zwei Salzburger.

Two Salzburg natives were sitting on the train.

Illustration for Salzburger (Salzburg native)

More examples

In der Bar traf ich mehrere Salzburger.

In the bar I met several Salzburg natives.

Core concept

A person whose home and identity are linked with Salzburg, whether seen in the city or mentioned elsewhere.

Common phrases

  • mit Salzburgern sprechen

    speak with Salzburg natives

  • unter Salzburgern

    among Salzburg natives

Similar words

Salzburgerin: A woman native to Salzburg.
Österreicher: A native of Austria.
Einheimischer: A person who lives locally.
Wiener: A native of Vienna.

Definition in German

Ein Einwohner oder eine Einwohnerin von Salzburg.

Word origin

Salzburger is formed from Salzburg plus the German suffix -er, a productive ending for people associated with a place; Salzburg itself contains Salz, 'salt', and Burg, 'fortress'.

Usage tips

  • A male person is ein Salzburger, while a female person is eine Salzburgerin, with the feminine form adding -in.

Other meanings

  • Salzburgadjective

Opposites

  • Zugezogenernewcomernoun

Related words

  • SalzburgerinSalzburg native womannoun

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