die Vegetarierin
vegetarian
A woman who does not eat meat or fish.
EXAMPLE
Die Vegetarierin bestellte im Restaurant ein Gemüsegericht.
The vegetarian ordered a vegetable dish at the restaurant.
die Vegetarierin
vegetarian
die Vegetarierin, die Vegetarierinnen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Vegetarierin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vegetarierinnen |
| genitive | der Vegetarierin |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Vegetarierin | die Vegetarierinnen |
| accusative | die Vegetarierin | die Vegetarierinnen |
| dative | der Vegetarierin | den Vegetarierinnen |
| genitive | der Vegetarierin | der Vegetarierinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Indicating a role
'Vegetarierin' (vegetarian) can follow 'als' (as) when describing a dietary choice as a role or way of life. The expression 'als Vegetarierin leben' (to live as a vegetarian) is particularly common.
EXAMPLE
Sie lebt seit vielen Jahren als Vegetarierin.
She has lived as a vegetarian for many years.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'Vegetarierin werden' (to become a vegetarian), 'Vegetarierin sein' (to be a vegetarian), and 'Vegetarierin bleiben' (to remain a vegetarian). They describe the beginning, state, or continuation of this way of life.
EXAMPLE
Nach einem Gespräch über Tierhaltung beschloss sie, Vegetarierin zu werden.
After a conversation about animal welfare, she decided to become a vegetarian.
Restaurant context
In restaurant and invitation contexts, 'Vegetarierin' (vegetarian) often appears with verbs such as 'fragen' (to ask), 'berücksichtigen' (to take into account), or 'einladen' (to invite). These expressions often concern suitable dishes or planning a meal.
EXAMPLE
Die Gastgeber fragten die Vegetarierin nach ihren Essenswünschen.
The hosts asked the vegetarian about her food preferences.
In real life
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