Mufti

derNoun

der Mufti; (umgangssprachlich) Zivilkleidung

Word details

German meaning
Ein muslimischer Rechtsgelehrter, der Rechtsgutachten (Fatwas) ausstellt.
English meaning
Mufti
Synonym
None
German example
Der Mufti gab eine Fatwa zu der Frage heraus.
English example
The Mufti issued a fatwa on the question.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Mufti
Plural Form
die Muftis

Example sentences with “Mufti”

  1. The officer was in mufti. (Der Offizier trug Zivil.)

Frequently asked questions

Does mufti have two meanings in German?

Yes, 'der Mufti' is the religious title, but it is also used colloquially for 'civilian clothes' (Zivil).