noun
European (person)
A1
Europäer (der) means 'European' as a person. Primary sense: inhabitant or citizen of Europe. Masculine noun; feminine form Europäerin; plural Europäer. Used in nationality contexts. Not reflexive; no special preposition. Distinguish from adjective europäisch which means 'European' as attribute. Common in demographics and discussions about identity.
Examples
Bei der Debatte wurde die Meinung der Europäer gehört, weil viele Vertreter gemeinsame Lösungen forderten.
During the debate, the opinion of the Europeans was heard because many representatives demanded common solutions.
Der Europäer lebt in einem Land in Europa.
The European lives in a country in Europe.
Ich bin ein Europäer.
I am a European.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a person wearing a shirt labeled 'EU' to remember 'Europäer'.
Sounds like 'you rope-air' — imagine a person wrapping Europe in air
der Europäer — imagine a male European to anchor the masculine article.
Notes
Plural can be the same form 'Europäer' for mixed groups; female form is 'Europäerin'.