English–German

“minority” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/

Example

Nur eine Minderheit unterstützt den Plan.

Only a minority supports the plan.

Illustration for Minderheit (minority)

How to say “minority” in German

“Minority” in German is Minderheit.

A smaller section of a divided crowd stands beside the larger section, whether the division concerns numbers, support, or population groups.

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

Example sentences with Minderheit

Viele ältere Menschen fühlen sich als Minderheit in der digitalen Welt.

Many older people feel like a minority in the digital world.

Tips for using Minderheit

  • Minderheit is feminine, so the singular form uses die, while Minderheiten refers to more than one minority group.

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