English–German

“native american” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnˈdi̯aːnɐ/

Example

In vielen Regionen kämpfen Indianer für ihre Rechte.

In many regions, Native Americans are fighting for their rights.

Illustration for Indianer (native american)

How to say “native american” in German

“Native american” in German is Indianer.

A historical umbrella term covers Indigenous people from many different American cultures as though they formed one community.

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

Example sentences with Indianer

Viele Archive bewahren Dokumente zur Geschichte der Indianer.

Many archives preserve documents about the history of Native Americans.

Tips for using Indianer

  • In historical discussion or quotations, Indianer can be retained with context, while current neutral wording usually names Indigenous peoples or a specific community.

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