English–German

“discrimination” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪskʁimiˈniːʁʊŋ/

Example

Viele Menschen kämpfen gegen die Diskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz.

Many people are fighting discrimination in the workplace.

Illustration for Diskriminierung (discrimination)

How to say “discrimination” in German

“Discrimination” in German is Diskriminierung.

A gate marked with a personal trait lets some people through but turns others away, causing them a disadvantage.

Full entry for Diskriminierung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Diskriminierung

Das Gesetz sieht ein Verbot von Diskriminierung vor.

The law provides for a ban on discrimination.

Tips for using Diskriminierung

  • The pattern Diskriminierung aufgrund eines Merkmals means discrimination on the basis of a characteristic; aufgrund normally takes the genitive in careful standard German.

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