der Milchmann
Translation
milkman
Examples
Früher brachte der Milchmann die Milch.
In the past, the milkman brought the milk.
Der Milchmann klingelte jeden Morgen an der Tür.
The milkman rang the doorbell every morning.
Grammar Patterns
((the milkman)) as a subject The milkman is coming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Similar: Postbote (postman), Lieferant (delivery person)
Etymology
Composed of 'Milch' (milk) and 'Mann' (man). Literally a 'milk man'.
Memory Tips
Picture a man in a white uniform delivering glass bottles of milk to a doorstep, a classic image.