Mohammedaner
derNounMohammedan (outdated/offensive term for Muslim)
English translations
- 01
Muslim
Word details
- German meaning
- Mohammedaner ist eine veraltete und oft als abwertend empfundene Bezeichnung für einen Anhänger des Islam. Es ist besser, den Begriff Muslim zu verwenden.
- English meaning
- Mohammedan is an outdated and often considered derogatory term for a follower of Islam. It is better to use the term Muslim.
- German example
- Es ist respektvoller, von Muslimen anstatt von Mohammedanern zu sprechen.
- English example
- It is more respectful to speak of Muslims rather than Mohammedans.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Mohammedaner
- Plural Form
- die Mohammedaner
Example sentences with “Mohammedaner”
Der Begriff Mohammedaner wird heute kaum noch verwendet. (The term Mohammedan is hardly used today.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is this term considered outdated?
It is often seen as offensive as it wrongly implies Muslims worship Muhammad. Use 'Muslim' instead.