Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A person who pursues and kills wild animals, often under set rules.
Natural examples
Der Jäger prüfte die Wildwechsel im Wald.
The hunter checked regular game trails in the forest.
Eine Jägerin meldete ein verletztes Reh.
A woman hunter reported an injured deer.
Der Jäger hielt sich an die örtlichen Vorschriften.
The hunter followed local regulations.
Usage note
Jäger is masculine; the feminine form is Jägerin. It also appears in compounds and idioms.
Mini-lesson: Jäger
A person who pursues and kills wild animals, often under set rules. Jäger is masculine; the feminine form is Jägerin. It also appears in compounds and idioms.
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