Aryan in German

Aryan in German is arisch, Arier, Arierin — Aryan means in linguistics, a now largely retired term for the Indo-Iranian branch of languages, or more loosely the wider Indo-European language family.

Aryan in German

arisch

adj

Arier

adj

Arier

noun

(theosophy, Germanic, _, mysticism, Nazism) A member of a race defined variously as comprising people of Germanic descent, in the narrowest sense, or all non-Jewish Caucasians, in the broadest sense

Arierin

noun

(theosophy, Germanic, _, mysticism, Nazism) A member of a race defined variously as comprising people of Germanic descent, in the narrowest sense, or all non-Jewish Caucasians, in the broadest sense

Arier

noun

What does "Aryan" mean?

noun In linguistics, a now largely retired term for the Indo-Iranian branch of languages, or more loosely the wider Indo-European language family.
"Older textbooks used "Aryan" to describe the language family that includes Sanskrit and Persian."
noun A discredited 19th- and 20th-century racial category once used to claim a "Nordic" or "Caucasian" master race; the term is strongly associated with Nazi ideology.
"Nazi propaganda falsely presented "Aryan" as a race superior to all others."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Aryan in a sentence

Older textbooks used "Aryan" to describe the language family that includes Sanskrit and Persian.
Nazi propaganda falsely presented "Aryan" as a race superior to all others.

Similar words in German

Indo-European

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Aryan" in German?

"Aryan" in German is arisch, Arier, Arierin. Aryan means: In linguistics, a now largely retired term for the Indo-Iranian branch of languages, or more loosely the wider Indo-European language family.

How do you use "Aryan" in a sentence?

Example: "Older textbooks used "Aryan" to describe the language family that includes Sanskrit and Persian." In German, "Aryan" is arisch, Arier, Arierin.

Are there other ways to say "Aryan" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Aryan": arisch, Arier, Arierin.

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