German word

Weimarer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯maːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveWeimar

Example

Die Weimarer Republik wurde 1919 gegründet.

The Weimar Republic was founded in 1919.

Illustration for Weimarer (Weimar)

More examples

Im Weimarer Nationaltheater wurde eine moderne Inszenierung gezeigt.

A modern production was shown at the Weimar National Theatre.

Core concept

A sign bearing Weimar links a person, institution, or historical period to that central German city.

Common phrases

  • Weimarer Republik

    Weimar Republic

  • Weimarer Nationaltheater

    Weimar National Theatre

  • Weimarer Museum

    Weimar Museum

Similar words

weimarisch: Relating to a literary movement that originated in Weimar.

Definition in German

Bedeutet 'aus Weimar stammend' oder 'mit Weimar verbunden'.

Word origin

Weimarer is formed from the place name Weimar with the German place-based suffix -er, meaning associated with or originating in that place.

Usage tips

  • In German, Weimarer is capitalized and normally keeps the same form before nouns, as in die Weimarer Republik and in der Weimarer Republik.

Other meanings

  • from Weimaradjective

Related words

  • Weimarerinwoman from Weimarnoun

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