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' (a suffix indicating a person performing an action). Literally means 'sheeper'.
Memory Tips
Simply remember that 'Schaf' is 'sheep'. The '-er' ending makes it the person associated with it, just like 'baker' from 'bake'.