Zigeuner
derNounGypsy (note: often considered offensive; 'Sinti und Roma' is preferred)
English translations
- 01
Gypsy
- 02
Roma
- 03
Romani
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine veraltete und diskriminierende Bezeichnung für Angehörige der Roma und Sinti.
- English meaning
- Gypsy (outdated and discriminatory term), Roma, Sinti (preferred terms)
- German example
- Es ist wichtig, respektvolle Begriffe wie Roma oder Sinti zu verwenden, anstatt diskriminierende Bezeichnungen.
- English example
- It is important to use respectful terms like Roma or Sinti instead of discriminatory terms.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Zigeuner
- Plural Form
- die Zigeuner
Related words
- Zigeunerin
Romani woman (Note: The term can be discriminatory)
- Sinto
Sinto (member of a Romani subgroup)
- Antiziganismus
Antigypsyism
Example sentences with “Zigeuner”
Der Begriff ist heute umstritten. (The term is controversial today.)
Frequently asked questions
Should I use the word 'Zigeuner'?
No, it is widely considered pejorative. Use 'Sinti und Roma' instead.