Wessi
derNounperson from West Germany (informal)
English translations
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Wessi
Word details
- German meaning
- Bezeichnung für Personen, die aus den westlichen Bundesländern Deutschlands stammen.
- English meaning
- West German
- German example
- Nach der Wiedervereinigung gab es oft Vorurteile gegenüber Wessis und Ossis.
- English example
- After reunification, there were often prejudices against Wessis and Ossis.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Wessi
- Plural Form
- die Wessis
Related words
- Besserwessi
Know-it-all West German
Example sentences with “Wessi”
Der Begriff 'Wessi' bezieht sich auf Menschen aus den alten Bundesländern. (The term 'Wessi' refers to people from the old federal states.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Wessi' a polite term?
It is informal and sometimes used in a slightly condescending way, though less offensive than other labels.