der Römer
Roman
An inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire.
EXAMPLE
Die Römer bauten beeindruckende Aquädukte in ganz Europa.
The Romans built impressive aqueducts all across Europe.
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Meanings
der Römer
Roman
An inhabitant of the present-day city of Rome in Italy.
EXAMPLE
Die Römer sind für ihre entspannte Lebensart bekannt.
Romans are known for their relaxed way of life.
der Römer
Römer glass
A special wine glass, usually for white wine, with a thick, often decorated green or brown stem.
EXAMPLE
Für den Moselwein hat er die alten Römer aus dem Schrank geholt.
For the Mosel wine, he took the old Römer glasses out of the cupboard.
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Römer
The name of the historic city hall of Frankfurt am Main.
EXAMPLE
Das Brautpaar hat sich im Frankfurter Römer das Ja-Wort gegeben.
The bridal couple got married in Frankfurt's Römer.
Usage tips
Word family
All meanings of 'der Römer' (Roman / Römer glass / Römer) are derived from the city 'Rom' (Rome). The word therefore describes either a person from Rome, an object related to Rome, or a place named after Rome.
EXAMPLE
Die Geschichte Roms und der Römer fasziniert mich.
The history of Rome and the Romans fascinates me.
Context clue
Since 'Römer' (Roman / Römer glass / Römer) can mean very different things, context is crucial. If you are talking about history, it refers to the ancient person. If you are talking about wine, it refers to the glass. If you are talking about Frankfurt, it refers to the city hall.
EXAMPLE
Im Geschichtsunterricht lernen wir heute über die Römer.
In history class today, we are learning about the Romans.
Typical collocations
When the wine glass is meant, it is often used with verbs such as 'trinken aus' (to drink from) or 'servieren in' (to serve in). It is typically used for German white wines.
EXAMPLE
Der Riesling wurde in traditionellen Römern serviert.
The Riesling was served in traditional Römer glasses.
Use as a name
As the name of Frankfurt's city hall, 'der Römer' (the Römer) is treated like a proper noun. In fixed expressions, especially with prepositions, no article is often used.
EXAMPLE
Viele Paare möchten gerne im Römer heiraten.
Many couples would like to get married in the Römer.
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