No. 4,867 in German
acker
Field; farmland.
In a sentence
Der Bauer pflügt den Acker, um die Ernte vorzubereiten.
The farmer plows the field to prepare for the harvest.
Here, 'Acker' refers to a piece of land used for farming or cultivation purposes.
Der Acker in der Umgebung wird oft von Hobbygärtnern genutzt.
The field in the neighborhood is often used by hobby gardeners.
In this usage, 'Acker' designates a general area of land suitable for gardening or agricultural activities.
Das Sprichwort 'Der Acker macht den Bauern' bedeutet, dass die Ressourcen und Umgebung das Handeln bestimmen.
The proverb 'Der Acker macht den Bauern' means that resources and environment determine actions.
Here, 'Acker' is used metaphorically to represent the means or resources someone has.
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