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
Winzer and Hauer can both refer to someone who grows grapes for wine. Winzer is the standard term used across the German-speaking region. Hauer is used in this sense mainly as a regional term in Austria and is therefore especially appropriate in an Austrian language context.
Winzer
In der überregionalen Zeitung berichtet ein Winzer über die diesjährige Weinernte.
In a national newspaper, a winegrower reports on this year's grape harvest.
Hauer
Im österreichischen Dorf berichtet ein Hauer über die diesjährige Weinernte.
In the Austrian village, a winegrower reports on this year's grape harvest.
In real life
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