Bonner

English

Proper noun

Bonner

  1. A surname.

Derived terms


German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈbɔnɐ]
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Noun

Bonner m (genitive Bonners, plural Bonner, feminine Bonnerin)

  1. A native or inhabitant of Bonn

Declension

Adjective

Bonner (invariable)

  1. from, of, or pertaining to Bonn

Usage notes

  • Words like this are indeclinable adjectives in modern German, as noted by the Duden, DWDS and other modern references. They originated as genitive plurals of substantives, as noted by 18th century grammarian Johann Christoph Adelung and 19th century linguist Hermann Möller: e.g. Berliner Pfannkuchen = Pfannkuchen der Berliner = "pancake of the Berliners". See -er.
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