der Bauer
Translation
farmer, peasant
Examples
Der Bauer arbeitet auf dem Feld.
The farmer works in the field.
Der Bauer füttert die Tiere.
The farmer feeds the animals.
Grammar Patterns
to live as ((sth.)) Er lebt als Bauer auf dem Land.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Landwirt (agriculturist)
Etymology
From Old High German 'būari' (dweller, cultivator), related to 'bauen' (to build, cultivate).
Memory Tips
Connects to the verb 'bauen' (to build/cultivate). A farmer 'builds' or cultivates the land.