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farmer
The job title for a person who grows crops and/or raises livestock in order to produce food and other agricultural products. The term is often used as a modern and professional alternative to 'Bauer' (farmer/peasant).
Der Landwirt fährt im Herbst die Ernte mit seinem Traktor ein.
In the fall, the farmer brings in the harvest with his tractor.
'Landwirt' is composed of 'Land' (land) and 'Wirt' (someone who manages or runs something). A 'Wirt' is someone who cultivates, manages, or administers something. So a Landwirt is a person who cultivates the land.
Als Landwirt muss man die Natur und das Wetter gut kennen.
As a farmer, you have to know nature and the weather well.
The word is part of the word family around 'Landwirtschaft' (agriculture). This is the general term for the entire sector of crop farming and livestock breeding.
Die Landwirtschaft ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig in dieser Region.
Agriculture is an important economic sector in this region.
'Landwirt' (farmer) is the official and neutral job title. It is used in formal contexts, in the media, and as a self-description.
Sie hat eine Ausbildung zur Landwirtin gemacht.
She trained as a farmer.
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Bauer and Landwirt can both refer to a person who works in agriculture. Bauer is more common in everyday speech and has a broader range of uses, while Landwirt sounds like a modern, professional job title. Bauer often fits private conversation, while Landwirt is more likely in professional information.
Unser Nachbar bezeichnet sich auf der Betriebsseite als Landwirt.
Our neighbor describes himself as a farmer on the farm's website.
Unser Nachbar ist Bauer und arbeitet jeden Tag auf seinem Hof.
Our neighbor is a farmer and works on his farm every day.
