German word

Ägypter

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛˈgʏptɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounEgyptian

Example

Viele Ägypter sprechen Arabisch.

Many Egyptians speak Arabic.

Illustration for Ägypter (Egyptian)

More examples

Im Ausland organisieren Ägypter oft kulturelle Vereine.

Abroad, Egyptians often organize cultural associations.

Core concept

A person identified with Egypt through origin or nationality.

Common phrases

  • viele Ägypter

    many Egyptians

  • als Ägypter

    as an Egyptian

  • einige Ägypter

    some Egyptians

Similar words

Ägypterin: A woman from Egypt by nationality or origin.
Ägypten: The name of the country in North Africa.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Menschen aus Ägypten oder mit ägyptischer Staatsangehörigkeit.

Word origin

Ägypter is formed from the place name Ägypten with the German demonym suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • Ägypter is a masculine noun; the feminine form is Ägypterin, while the plural is also Ägypter.

Opposites

Related words

  • ÄgypterinEgyptian womannoun
  • ägyptischEgyptianadjective
  • ÄgyptologieEgyptologynoun

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