English–German

“ethnic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːtnɪʃ/

Example

Wir respektieren ethnische Unterschiede.

We respect ethnic differences.

Illustration for ethnisch (ethnic)

How to say “ethnic” in German

“Ethnic” in German is ethnisch.

A group identity appears in shared language, heritage, or culture rather than in one isolated personal trait.

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

Example sentences with ethnisch

Die Stadt fördert Projekte zur ethnischen Vielfalt.

The city supports projects promoting ethnic diversity.

Tips for using ethnisch

  • The related noun is feminine: die Ethnie, with the plural die Ethnien; ethnisch remains an adjective before it or another noun.

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