der Boer
Translation
Boer
Examples
Die Boeren waren Bauern in Südafrika.
The Boers were farmers in South Africa.
Er las ein Buch über die Geschichte der Boeren.
He read a book about the history of the Boers.
Grammar Patterns
Used as a noun. The Boers were descendants of Dutch settlers.
Similar Words
settler, colonist
Etymology
From Dutch 'boer' (farmer), cognate with German 'Bauer' (farmer).
Memory Tips
Recall the 'Boer War' from history. The word itself means 'farmer' (like German 'Bauer'), reflecting their origins.