Jäger

hunter, huntsman

noun YAE-ger Rare

Also means

game warden (in certain compounds)

Usage Note

Jäger is a licensed hunter who hunts game (Wild) under strict German hunting law (Jagdgesetz). Not to be confused with Wilderer (poacher). Also used in military rank (Jäger = private in light infantry). Feminine: Jägerin. Plural unchanged.

Examples

"Der Jäger patrouillierte das Revier früh am Morgen."

Natural Translation

The hunter patrolled the hunting ground early in the morning.

Literal Translation

The hunter patrolled the hunting-ground early in the morning.

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