ethnic in German

ethnic in German is ethnisch, ausländisch, exotisch — ethnic means relating to a group of people sharing a common ancestry, culture, language, or nationality.

ethnic in German

ethnisch

adj

Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.

ethnisch

adj

Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.

ausländisch

adj

Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.

exotisch

adj

Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.

international

adj

Characteristic of a foreign or a minority group's culture.

Ausländer

noun

An ethnic person, especially a foreigner or member of an immigrant community.

Fremder

noun

An ethnic person, especially a foreigner or member of an immigrant community.

What does "ethnic" mean?

adj Relating to a group of people sharing a common ancestry, culture, language, or nationality.
"The city has a rich mix of ethnic communities."
adj Reflecting a particular, often minority, culture's traditional style, especially in food, dress, or music.
"The market sells a wide range of ethnic foods."

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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”.

ethnic in a sentence

The city has a rich mix of ethnic communities.
Ethnic tensions rose ahead of the election.
The market sells a wide range of ethnic foods.

Similar words in German

ancestral cultural folk indigenous national traditional

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ethnic" in German?

"ethnic" in German is ethnisch, ausländisch, exotisch. ethnic means: Relating to a group of people sharing a common ancestry, culture, language, or nationality.

How do you use "ethnic" in a sentence?

Example: "The city has a rich mix of ethnic communities." In German, "ethnic" is ethnisch, ausländisch, exotisch.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "ethnic": ethnisch, ausländisch, exotisch, international, Ausländer, Fremder.

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