Zigeunerin
dieNounfemale Romani person (often considered derogatory/outdated)
English translations
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Gypsy woman
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine weibliche Person, die der traditionellen Lebensweise und Kultur der Roma angehört. (Hinweis: Der Begriff kann diskriminierend wirken.)
- English meaning
- Romani woman (Note: The term can be discriminatory)
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Zigeunerin erzählte Geschichten von ihren Reisen.
- English example
- The Romani woman told stories of her travels.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Zigeunerin
- Plural Form
- die Zigeunerinnen
Example sentences with “Zigeunerin”
Man sollte den Begriff Zigeunerin heute aufgrund seiner diskriminierenden Konnotation vermeiden. (One should avoid the term Zigeunerin today due to its discriminatory connotation.)
Frequently asked questions
Is the term 'Zigeunerin' offensive in German?
Yes, 'Zigeunerin' is widely considered pejorative and derogatory. It is recommended to use 'Sinti und Roma' to refer to this ethnic group respectfully.