English–German
“refugee” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈflʏçtlɪŋ/
Example
Die Flüchtlinge kamen gestern an.
The refugees arrived yesterday.
How to say “refugee” in German
“Refugee” in German is Flüchtling.
Someone forced from home by danger arrives in another country and looks for protection there.
Example sentences with Flüchtling
Ich spreche oft mit Flüchtlingen im Sprachkurs.
I often speak with refugees in my language course.
Tips for using Flüchtling
- Geflüchtete is a common gender-inclusive alternative, whereas Asylsuchende specifically refers to people seeking asylum and is not always synonymous with Flüchtlinge.