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der Winzer
winegrower
A person who professionally grows grapes for wine and makes wine.
example
Der Winzer führte uns durch seinen Weinkeller und bot eine Verkostung an.
The winegrower led us through his wine cellar and offered a tasting.
der Winzer
winegrower
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Meanings
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Word family
The word 'Winzer' (winegrower) is closely related to 'der Wein' (wine). Although it sounds different, it refers to the person who professionally grows grapes for wine and makes wine.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Wein kommt direkt von einem kleinen Winzer an der Mosel.
This wine comes directly from a small winegrower on the Moselle.
Typical activities
A winegrower carries out typical activities that are often associated with them: 'Wein anbauen' (to grow wine grapes), 'Trauben lesen' (to harvest grapes), and 'Wein keltern' (to press wine).
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst helfen viele Freiwillige den Winzern, die Trauben zu lesen.
In autumn, many volunteers help the winegrowers harvest the grapes.
Cultural context
The word 'Winzer' (winegrower) is strongly associated with the wine-growing regions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. For example, people speak of a 'Mosel-Winzer' (Moselle winegrower) or a 'Winzer aus dem Burgenland' (winegrower from Burgenland).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben bei einem Winzer im Rheingau übernachtet.
We stayed overnight at a winegrower's place in the Rheingau.
Compare with
Winzer vs Hauer
tusk / miner / winegrower
'der Winzer' and 'der Hauer' can mean the same thing in one specific sense: a person who grows grapes for wine. 'Winzer' is the normal and widely understood word for this. 'Hauer' is regional in this meaning, especially in Austria, and will not be immediately clear everywhere. In addition, 'Hauer' has other meanings, for example an animal tusk or an old mining occupation. That is why the word can be confusing. If you want to be understood reliably, 'Winzer' is usually the better choice. 'Hauer' mainly fits in regional Austrian texts or conversations about winegrowing.
Winzer
Auf der Reise besuchen wir einen Winzer und probieren seinen neuen Wein.
On the trip, we visit a winegrower and taste his new wine.
Hauer
In Österreich hat uns ein Hauer erklärt, wie die Trauben geerntet werden.
In Austria, a winegrower explained to us how the grapes are harvested.
In real life
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