nounnounadjective
der Basler, –
Basel resident
The German word "Basler" is a noun used to describe an inhabitant of the city of Basel, Switzerland. It is derived from "Basel," the name of the city, with the suffix "-er" indicating someone associated with a particular place. The meaning is straightforward: a person from Basel.
Similar words include:
- "Berliner" (someone from Berlin)
- "Zürcher" (someone from Zurich)
- "Hamburger" (someone from Hamburg)
Differences:
- These words function the same way, signaling origin from a specific city, but naturally, they refer to different places and populations. A "Berliner" refers to Berlin, a "Zürcher" to Zurich, and a "Hamburger" to Hamburg, just as a "Basler" refers to Basel.
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Examples
Viele Basler genießen im Sommer die Zeit am Rhein.noun
Many Basel residents enjoy spending time by the Rhine in summer.
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