der Borusse
Translation
Prussian, Borussia player or supporter
Examples
Der alte Soldat war ein stolzer Borusse.
The old soldier was a proud Prussian.
Jeder echte Borusse geht ins Stadion.
Every true Borussia fan goes to the stadium.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) is a Prussian/Borussia fan Der alte Soldat war ein stolzer Borusse.
((as accusative object)) to know a Prussian/Borussia fan (n-declension) Kennst du den jungen Borussen?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Preuße (Prussian); Antonyms: Bayer (Bavarian), Sachse (Saxon) (in the context of German regional identities)
Etymology
From 'Borussia', the New Latin name for 'Prussia'. The name itself derives from the 'Borussi' or 'Prussians', a Baltic tribe.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous football club 'Borussia Dortmund'. A 'Borusse' is a fan or player of such a club.