der Schäfer
Translation
shepherd
Examples
Der Schäfer hütet seine Schafe auf der Weide.
The shepherd herds his sheep in the pasture.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a Schäfer to work as a shepherd He has been working as a shepherd for twenty years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hirte (herdsman).
Etymology
From 'Schaf' (sheep) + '-er' (suffix for a person who does something). Literally 'sheeper'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'Schaf' means sheep, it's easy to remember that a 'Schäfer' is a person who tends to sheep.