nounnounadjective
der Tiroler, –
Tyrolean
Ein Mann, der aus Tirol kommt oder dort lebt.
The German word "Tiroler" is a noun that refers to a person from Tirol (Tyrol), a region in the Alps mainly in western Austria and northern Italy.
- Tirol = a geographic name (Tyrol)
- -er = a suffix used to form demonyms indicating origin or residence
Similar words:
- Bayer (a person from Bavaria)
- Salzburger (a person from Salzburg)
Difference:
"Tiroler" specifically denotes origin from the Tirol region, whereas the others refer to inhabitants from different German-speaking areas.
Make “Tiroler” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Der Tiroler wandert gerne in den Bergen.noun
The Tyrolean likes to hike in the mountains.
Ein Tiroler trägt oft eine traditionelle Lederhose.noun
A Tyrolean often wears traditional leather trousers.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad