der Hanseat
Translation
Hanseat, member of the Hanseatic League, inhabitant of a Hanseatic city
Examples
Er ist ein echter Hanseat aus Hamburg.
He is a true Hanseat from Hamburg.
Die Hanseaten waren einst mächtige Kaufleute.
The Hanseaten were once powerful merchants.
Grammar Patterns
to be a Hanseat Er ist ein echter Hanseat.
Similar Words
merchant, citizen
Etymology
From 'Hanse', an Old High German word for 'group' or 'band', referring to the Hanseatic League.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Hanseatic League' (Hanse). A 'Hanseat' is a person from a city that was part of this powerful historical trading alliance.