This is the 5396th most frequent German word.
bauernstand
The German word "Bauernstand" translates to "peasantry" or "the class of farmers."
In this sentence, 'bauernstand' refers to the social class or group of peasants that functioned as an economic backbone during the Middle Ages.
Der Bauernstand war im Mittelalter das Fundament der Wirtschaft.
The peasant class was the foundation of the economy in the Middle Ages.
Here, 'bauernstand' is used to indicate the collective community or profession of farmers in contemporary times.
Der heutige Bauernstand kämpft um seine Existenz aufgrund wirtschaftlicher Zwänge.
Today's farming community struggles for its existence due to economic constraints.
In this context, 'bauernstand' refers to the entity representing the collective interests and efforts of farmers.