English–German
“african” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/afʁiˈkaːnɐ/
Example
Ich kenne einen Afrikaner.
I know an African.
How to say “african” in German
“African” in German is Afrikaner.
A person connected with Africa, with the same word sometimes narrowing in South Africa to a distinct population group.
Example sentences with Afrikaner
Auf dem Festival traf ich mehrere Afrikaner und probierte traditionelle Gerichte.
At the festival, I met several Africans and tried traditional dishes.
Tips for using Afrikaner
- Afrikaner is a masculine noun; its feminine form is Afrikanerin, while the plural keeps the form Afrikaner.
Other German words for “african”
Ich mag afrikanische Musik.
I like African music.