der Jäger, –
hunter · hunters
Eine Person, die Tiere in der Natur sucht und erlegt, oft um Nahrung oder zum Schutz des Waldes zu gewinnen.
Definition & meaning
The word Jäger refers to a person who hunts wild animals for food, sport, or pest control.
In a broader sense, it can also refer to a soldier belonging to a specialized light infantry unit (traditionally known as "light troops" or "riflemen"). Additionally, in figurative or specific contexts, it describes someone who is actively pursuing or seeking something, such as a "record hunter" (Rekordjäger) or a "bargain hunter" (Schnäppchenjäger).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: Masculine noun. The plural is also "Jäger" (the stem ends in -er, so no additional ending is added in the plural).
- Word origin: The word is derived from the Middle High German "jeger" and the Old High German "jagon," which means "to chase" or "to hunt." The suffix "-er" is used to denote the agent who performs the action.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Waidmann
- Jagdausübender
- Verfolger (in the sense of someone pursuing something)
- Schütze (in the military context)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Jäger schießt auf ein Reh.noun
The hunter shoots at a deer.
Die Jäger sind auf der Jagd nach Wildtieren.noun
The hunters are out hunting for wild animals.
Ein Jäger wartet geduldig im Wald.noun
A hunter waits patiently in the forest.
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