No. 1,784 in German
landsmann
"Landsmann" means "fellow countryman" or "compatriot" in English.
In a sentence
Er traf einen Landsmann aus Deutschland bei der Konferenz.
He met a fellow countryman from Germany at the conference.
In this sentence, 'Landsmann' refers to someone who comes from the same country, emphasizing shared nationality.
Die Landsmänner halfen einander in der Fremde.
The fellow countrymen helped each other in a foreign country.
Here, 'Landsmänner' is used as a plural form to denote people from the same country providing mutual support.
Die Geschichte erzählt von einem Landsmann, der bei einem internationalen Wettkampf triumphierte.
The story tells of a countryman who triumphed in an international competition.
In this context, 'Landsmann' highlights someone representing their nation in an achievement or endeavor.
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