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Dervish in German

Dervish in German is Derwisch, Derwischin — Dervish means a member of a Sufi Muslim order known for ascetic living and, in some traditions, ritual spinning dances.

Dervish in German

Derwisch
noun
A member of a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity of mendicant friars.
Derwischin
noun
A member of a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity of mendicant friars.
Derwisch
noun
(Islam) An itinerant Sufi mystic practicing voluntary poverty in devotion to God, and often engaging in ecstatic rituals.
Derwischin
noun
(Islam) An itinerant Sufi mystic practicing voluntary poverty in devotion to God, and often engaging in ecstatic rituals.

What does "Dervish" mean?

  1. noun A member of a Sufi Muslim order known for ascetic living and, in some traditions, ritual spinning dances.
    "Tourists gathered to watch the whirling dervishes perform in Istanbul."

Dervish in a sentence

  • Tourists gathered to watch the whirling dervishes perform in Istanbul.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Dervish" in German?

"Dervish" in German is Derwisch, Derwischin. Dervish means: A member of a Sufi Muslim order known for ascetic living and, in some traditions, ritual spinning dances.

How do you use "Dervish" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists gathered to watch the whirling dervishes perform in Istanbul." In German, "Dervish" is Derwisch, Derwischin.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Dervish": Derwisch, Derwischin.

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