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🍺 What does "der Brauer" mean?
Der Brauer (noun, masculine) refers to a person who brews beer, either professionally or as a hobby. It's the masculine form of the profession.
- Meaning: Person who makes beer (brewer).
- Feminine form: The feminine form is die Brauerin.
⚠️ Be sure to use the correct article der for the masculine job title.
Article rules for der, die, and das
Male characters → always masculine.
Caution: Most professions also have their feminine forms (e.g. die Polizistin). Some words can also have two forms: der/die Deutsche, der/die Kranke.
-er → mostly masculine.
1. Caution: many exceptions. 2. almost all -euer nouns are neutral. 3. There are many -er words, we don't list them all.
🧐 Grammar & Declension of "Brauer"
The word "Brauer" is a masculine noun. It follows the standard declension for masculine nouns with this ending.
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Brauer |
| Genitive | des | Brauers |
| Dative | dem | Brauer |
| Accusative | den | Brauer |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Brauer |
| Genitive | der | Brauer |
| Dative | den | Brauern |
| Accusative | die | Brauer |
💬 Example Sentences
- Der Brauer überprüft die Qualität des Hopfens. (The brewer checks the quality of the hops.)
- Das Bier dieses Brauers ist in der ganzen Region bekannt. (This brewer's beer is known throughout the region.)
- Wir sprachen mit dem Brauer über neue Rezepturen. (We spoke with the brewer about new recipes.)
- Hast du den neuen Brauer schon kennengelernt? (Have you met the new brewer yet?)
- Viele Brauer treffen sich jährlich auf der Biermesse. (Many brewers meet annually at the beer fair.)
🛠️ How to use "Brauer"?
"Der Brauer" is used to describe a male person whose profession or passion is brewing beer.
- Professionally: "Er arbeitet als Brauer in einer großen Brauerei." (He works as a brewer in a large brewery.)
- As a hobby: "Mein Nachbar ist Hobby-Brauer und macht sein eigenes Kellerbier." (My neighbor is a hobby brewer and makes his own cellar beer.)
- In context: Often used with terms like Brauerei (brewery), Bier (beer), Hopfen (hops), Malz (malt), brauen (to brew).
It's important to distinguish between der Brauer (the person) and die Brauerei (the place where beer is brewed).
🧠 Mnemonics to Remember
Article Aid: Remember that brewing was traditionally a male profession. Der Mann ist der Brauer. (The man is the brewer - 'der' is the masculine article).
Meaning Aid: A Brauer brews beer – the German word 'brauen' (to brew) sounds very similar to 'Brauer'.
🔄 Synonyms and Related Terms
Synonyms
- Bierbrauer: A more specific term, emphasizing the product (Bier = beer).
- Braumeister: (Brewmaster) Often implies a higher position or qualification within a brewery.
Related Terms
- Brauerei: The brewery (place).
- Brauen: The process of brewing.
- Braukunst: The craft or art of brewing.
😄 A little Brewer Joke
Fragt der Gast den Brauer: "Ist das Bier hier immer so trüb?"
Antwortet der Brauer: "Keine Ahnung, ich zapfe immer nur. Getrunken hab ich's noch nie!"
Translation: A guest asks the brewer: "Is the beer here always this cloudy?"
The brewer replies: "No idea, I only ever tap it. I've never actually drunk it!"
📜 Poem about the Brewer
Der Brauer, stolz und stark,
Mischt Hopfen, Wasser, Malz im Quark.
Mit Kessel, Sud und viel Geduld,
Entsteht das Bier, der Götterhuld.
Er prüft den Schaum, den Geschmack so fein,
Ein Meisterstück, so soll es sein!
Translation:
The brewer, proud and strong,
Mixes hops, water, malt in the mash.
With kettle, brew, and much patience,
The beer emerges, a divine grace.
He checks the foam, the taste so fine,
A masterpiece, it should thus shine!
❓ Riddle Time
Ich arbeite mit Hopfen und Malz,
Und sorge für den rechten Schmalz.
Mein Handwerk fließt in gold'nem Nass,
Wer bin ich wohl, sag mir doch das!
Translation:
I work with hops and malt,
And provide the right 'oomph' (idiomatic).
My craft flows in golden liquid,
Who am I, just tell me quick!
Solution: Der Brauer (The Brewer)
💡 Other Interesting Facts
Word Composition: The word "Brauer" derives from the verb "brauen" (to brew) and denotes the person performing the action (similar to Maler from malen (painter from to paint), Bäcker from backen (baker from to bake)).
Cultural Significance: The brewer's craft (Brauerhandwerk) has a long tradition in Germany, closely linked to the Reinheitsgebot (Purity Law) of 1516. Many family-owned breweries (Familienbrauereien) have been run by brewers for generations.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Brauer?
The word "Brauer" refers to a male person who brews beer. It is a masculine noun and therefore takes the article der: der Brauer.