German Conversation · Level 35
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German word
Tiroler
Pronunciation
IPA/tiˈʁoːlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounTyrolean
Example
Er ist ein Tiroler.
He is a Tyrolean.
More examples
Viele Tiroler pflegen traditionelle Bräuche.
Many Tyroleans uphold traditional customs.
Core concept
A regional person connected with the wider Tyrol on either side of the modern border.
Common phrases
die Tiroler
the Tyroleans
ein Tiroler aus Tirol
a Tyrolean from Tyrol
in Tirol geborener Tiroler
a Tyrolean born in Tyrol
Similar words
Südtiroler: A person from or living in South Tyrol, Italy.
Tirolerin: A woman from or living in the Tyrol region.
Österreicher: A person from Austria or holding Austrian citizenship.
Definition in German
Eine Person aus dem österreichischen Bundesland Tirol oder aus der Region Tirol.
Word origin
The word derives from Tirol, the regional name linked to medieval Burg Tirol, plus -er, a German suffix for a person associated with a place.
Usage tips
- Tiroler can refer to someone from Austrian Tirol or South Tyrol, so the location may need context such as aus Tirol or aus Südtirol.
Related words
- TirolerinTyrolean womannoun
- tirolerischTyroleanadjective