der Normanne
Norman
A resident of the French region of Normandy.
EXAMPLE
Der Normanne erzählte uns viel über seine Heimat an der Küste.
The Norman told us a lot about his homeland on the coast.
der Normanne
Norman
der Normanne, die Normannen
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Meanings
der Normanne
Norman
A member of a Germanic people who settled in Normandy and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
EXAMPLE
Der Normanne nahm im 11. Jahrhundert an der Eroberung Englands teil.
The Norman took part in the conquest of England in the 11th century.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Normanne, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Normannen |
| genitive | des Normannen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Normanne | die Normannen |
| accusative | den Normannen | die Normannen |
| dative | dem Normannen | den Normannen |
| genitive | des Normannen | der Normannen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
The time period usually shows which meaning is intended: when the context involves the present day and regional origins, it refers to a resident of Normandy; when it involves the Middle Ages, conquests, or seafaring, it refers to the historical people known as the Normans.
EXAMPLE
Heute arbeitet der Normanne in einem kleinen Hafen nahe Cherbourg.
Today, the Norman works in a small port near Cherbourg.
Im Mittelalter gründeten die Normannen Siedlungen in verschiedenen Teilen Europas.
In the Middle Ages, the Normans founded settlements in various parts of Europe.
Indicating origin
In the meaning of a resident of Normandy, „der Normanne“ (the Norman) often appears together with place details or verbs expressing origin and residence.
EXAMPLE
Der Normanne stammt aus der Nähe von Rouen und lebt heute in Paris.
The Norman comes from near Rouen and now lives in Paris.
Historical context
In historical texts, „der Normanne“ (the Norman) often appears in connection with conquests, seafaring, rulers, or medieval regions.
EXAMPLE
Der Normanne kämpfte im 11. Jahrhundert in Süditalien für seinen Fürsten.
The Norman fought in southern Italy for his prince in the 11th century.
In real life
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