NOUN
derBauer/ˈbaʊ̯ɐ/farmer; peasant; pawn (chess)
Bauer is a German noun that means farmer, peasant, or pawn (chess). It is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ɐ/.
Definitions
1.a person who works in agriculture, especially one who owns or manages a farm(person, occupation)
a.farmer, especially small farmer or peasant
Der Bauer bestellt seine Felder jeden Morgen.—The farmer tends to his fields every morning.
2.the chess piece also known as pawn(chess)
a.pawn in chess
Der Bauer zieht zwei Felder nach vorne.—The pawn moves forward two squares.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Bauern |
| Genitive | — | der Bauern |
| Dative | — | den Bauern |
| Accusative | — | die Bauern |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bauer" mean in English?
- "Bauer" means farmer, peasant, or pawn (chess). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bauer"?
- "Bauer" is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯ɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the plural of "Bauer"?
- The plural of "Bauer" is "Bauern".
- What part of speech is "Bauer"?
- "Bauer" is a noun in German.
