der Dörfler
Translation
villager
Examples
Die Dörfler kennen sich alle untereinander.
The villagers all know one another.
Er ist ein echter Dörfler geblieben.
He has remained a true villager.
Grammar Patterns
to be a villager ein Dörfler sein He is a true villager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dorfbewohner; Antonyms: Städter (city dweller)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dorf' (village) + the suffix '-ler', which indicates a person associated with a place or activity.
Memory Tips
Easy to remember: 'Dorf' is village, so a 'Dörfler' is a 'villager'. The '-ler' ending is common for people (e.g., Künstler - artist).