German Conversation · Level 92
59 words
German word
Siedler
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈziːdlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsettler
Example
Die Siedler bauen ein Dorf am Fluss.
The settlers are building a village by the river.
More examples
Die Siedler verhandelten mit den Ureinwohnern über Land.
The settlers negotiated with the indigenous people over land.
Core concept
A group moves beyond established communities and turns open land into a permanent settlement.
Common phrases
Siedler gründen ein Dorf
Settlers found a village
Siedler treffen auf Ureinwohner
Settlers encounter indigenous people
Siedler ziehen um
Settlers relocate
Similar words
Einwohner: A person living in a particular town or region.
Bewohner: A person living in a building or home.
Einwanderer: A person who moves from another country or region to live in a new place.
Ansiedler: A person who settles on new land and creates a farm or village.
Definition in German
Jemand, der sich an einem bislang wenig besiedelten Ort niederlässt, oft um Landwirtschaft zu betreiben.
Word origin
The noun Siedler comes from siedeln plus -er, a productive German pattern for naming a person associated with an action.
Usage tips
- Siedler usually highlights settlement or colonization, whereas Einwohner and Bewohner more generally mean people who live in a place.