German · People & Family
"Farmer" in German: Bauer / Bäuerin
der Bauer / die Bäuerin
Note: also: der Landwirt
Farmer in German is der Bauer or die Bäuerin. Say Er ist Bauer. Landwirt is a more formal job title; Bauernhof is the farm.
Intro
Mein Opa war Bauer in Bayern.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Bauer / Bäuerin
Say it
BOW-er / BOY-er-in
/ˈbaʊ̯ɐ/ /ˈbɔʏ̯əʁɪn/
BOW-er / BOY-er-in. Au like ow. Feminine has äu.
"Farmer" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Bauer | farmer (male) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| die Bäuerin | farmer (female) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| der Bauernhof | the farm Place. | Place. |
| der Landwirt | farmer (formal) Job title. | Job title. |
How to use Bauer / Bäuerin in real life
- 1Intro
Mein Opa war Bauer in Bayern.
My grandpa was a farmer in Bavaria.
War Bauer.
- 2Market
Die Bäuerin verkauft eigenen Käse.
The farmer sells her own cheese.
Die Bäuerin.
- 3Visit
Zwei Bauern erklären die Stallarbeit.
Two farmers explain the barn work.
Bauern = plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bauer / Bäuerin
Incorrect: die Bauer
Correct: der Bauer / die Bäuerin
Masculine is der Bauer; feminine is die Bäuerin.
Incorrect: der Farmer (only English)
Correct: der Bauer / der Landwirt
Prefer Bauer or Landwirt.
Good to know
Bauernproteste make news when prices drop. At markets, buying directly from a Bäuerin is a point of pride for many shoppers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a farm shop
ChatPal
Ist der Bauer heute im Laden?
Is the farmer in the shop today?
You
Nein, die Bäuerin bedient gerade.
No, the farmer is serving right now.
ChatPal
Perfekt. Der Bauer liefert erst später nach.
Perfect. The farmer only restocks later.
You
Dann kaufen wir den Honig jetzt.
Then we'll buy the honey now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Farmer" in German
How do you say farmer?
Der Bauer / die Bäuerin.
Farm?
Der Bauernhof.
More formal title?
Der Landwirt / die Landwirtin.
Plural?
Die Bauern / die Bäuerinnen.
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