German Conversation · Level 147
30 words
German word
bäuerlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɔɪ̯ɐlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiverustic
Example
Das ist ein bäuerliches Haus.
That is a rustic house.
More examples
Die bäuerliche Familie lebt vom Ackerbau.
The farming family makes its living from agriculture.
Core concept
A simple countryside home, meal, or style shaped by traditional farm life rather than urban refinement.
Common phrases
bäuerliches Haus
rustic house
bäuerliche Familie
farming family
bäuerlicher Alltag
rural daily life
Similar words
ländlich: Rural in character, with links to nature and small villages.
rustikal: Warmly rustic, often featuring raw wood or a plain, sturdy design.
bauernhaft: Unsophisticated and somewhat coarse in a peasant-like way.
Definition in German
zur bäuerlichen Lebensweise gehörend; ländlich und einfach im Stil
Word origin
Bäuerlich derives from Bauer, meaning farmer or peasant, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- Bäuerlich is lower-case because it is an adjective, and its tone ranges from warmly rustic to somewhat unsophisticated depending on context.