Kanake

derogatory term for people of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean origin

English translations

  1. 01

    ⚠️ This content is inappropriate.⚠️ Kanake (a derogatory term for people of Mediterranean

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    Middle Eastern

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    or South Asian descent)

Example sentences with “Kanake”

  1. Das Wort wird heute oft als beleidigend empfunden. (The word is often perceived as offensive today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanake a neutral term in German?

No, it is a highly offensive ethnic slur. Its use is socially unacceptable and considered racist in most contexts.