Jäger
hunter
Meaning of Jäger
eine Person, die Tiere jagt
a person who hunts animals
Pronunciation
Jäger with English translation
Jäger usage examples
Der Jäger wartete still im Wald.
The hunter waited quietly in the woods.
Ein Jäger sah frische Spuren.
A hunter saw fresh tracks.
Jäger synonyms
What's the difference between Jäger, Jägerin, Wildjäger, Jagdmann, Pirschjäger, Großwildjäger, Fänger, and Jagd
Female form of "Jäger"; refers specifically to a woman who hunts.
A hunter of wild animals; emphasizes hunting game specifically.
An old-fashioned or rare word for a male hunter. It sounds somewhat dated.
A hunter who stalks game; emphasizes stealth and careful approaching of the prey.
A hunter of big game; the word indicates the type of prey, namely large animals.
Someone who sets traps for animals. Not a general hunter, but specifically a trapper.
Advanced: broader words
A person who catches or captures something or someone. Broader than hunting and not limited to animals.
Not a person, but the hunting activity itself; refers to the process or pursuit.
Usually a liquor brand; literally can mean "master hunter" or gamekeeper, but in modern usage it is more strongly associated with the brand.
Female form of "Fänger". A woman who catches or captures something or someone; not necessarily a hunter.
Hunting as an occupation or activity. The word is rare and can sound somewhat literary or old-fashioned.
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Questions about this word
What does Jäger mean?
a person who hunts animals
How do you pronounce Jäger?
Jäger is pronounced [ˈjɛːɡɐ].
How is Jäger used in a sentence?
The hunter waited quietly in the woods. Translation: Der Jäger wartete still im Wald.
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