English–German

“slave” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsklaːvə/

Example

Er war früher ein Sklave.

He used to be a slave.

Illustration for Sklave (slave)

How to say “slave” in German

“Slave” in German is Sklave.

A human being forced to work for someone else while lacking the rights and freedom normally associated with an independent person.

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

Example sentences with Sklave

Sie fühlte sich als Sklave der Umstände.

She felt like a slave to circumstances.

Tips for using Sklave

  • The masculine noun has the weak pattern: der Sklave, den Sklaven, and the plural die Sklaven.

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