noun
Uncommon
Bauer
BOW-uhr
Bauer (noun) means a German word for a farmer, used occasionally in English as a borrowed term or as a surname. Example: “The old family name Bauer literally means "farmer" in German.”
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A German word for a farmer, used occasionally in English as a borrowed term or as a surname.
"The old family name Bauer literally means "farmer" in German."
How to use Bauer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGerman for farmer — mostly seen in English as a surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bauers
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Etymology
From German "Bauer" ("farmer"), a common German and Jewish surname; related to the English word "bower."
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What does “Bauer” mean?
The word “Bauer” means a German word for a farmer, used occasionally in English as a borrowed term or as a surname. In plain terms, german for farmer — mostly seen in English as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Bauer”?
“Bauer” is pronounced BOW-uhr (/ˈbaʊ.əɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bauer” in a sentence?
Here is “Bauer” used in a sentence: “The old family name Bauer literally means "farmer" in German.”
What part of speech is “Bauer”?
“Bauer” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bauer” come from?
The word “Bauer” comes from German. From German "Bauer" ("farmer"), a common German and Jewish surname; related to the English word "bower.".
Is “Bauer” a common word?
“Bauer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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