English–German

“ghetto” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛtoː/

Example

Viele Menschen leben im Getto.

Many people live in the ghetto.

Illustration for Getto (ghetto)

How to say “ghetto” in German

“Ghetto” in German is Getto.

A neglected part of a city whose residents face both physical separation and social exclusion.

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

Example sentences with Getto

Viele Jugendliche wachsen im Getto auf.

Many young people grow up in the ghetto.

Tips for using Getto

  • Getto carries associations with imposed segregation, so "benachteiligtes Viertel" is more neutral when only disadvantage is meant.

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