NOUN

Jäger/ˈjɛːɡɐ/hunter; huntsman

Jäger is a German noun that means hunter or huntsman. It is pronounced /ˈjɛːɡɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Jäger".

Definitions

1.someone who hunts wild animals(person)

a.a person whose profession or hobby is hunting wild animals

Der Jäger schlich früh am Morgen durch den Wald.The hunter crept through the forest early in the morning.

2.light infantry soldier (historical)(military, historical)

a.soldiers in certain light infantry or special military units

Die Jäger wurden an der Front eingesetzt.The light infantry were deployed at the front.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Jägerdie Jäger
Genitivedes Jägersder Jäger
Dativedem Jägerden Jägern
Accusativeden Jägerdie Jäger

Frequently asked questions

What does "Jäger" mean in English?
"Jäger" means hunter or huntsman. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Jäger"?
"Jäger" is pronounced /ˈjɛːɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Jäger" der, die, or das?
"Jäger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Jäger"?
The plural of "Jäger" is "Jäger".
What part of speech is "Jäger"?
"Jäger" is a noun in German.

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